[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO WALTER CASEY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Walter Casey for 
his numerous contributions to his community.
  Walter moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1951 under the advice of his doctor. 
He started out working for a maintenance company and eventually started 
a water conditioning and purification company called Walt Casey Water 
Conditioning and later Walt Casey's Culligan in the 1950s. Walt Casey's 
Culligan is now known as the largest water conditioning company in the 
state.
  Walter also dedicated his life to enriching the lives of others in 
the community. He was a founding board member of the Boys & Girls Club 
of Las Vegas and served as the vice chairman of the Colorado River 
Commission. According to his son, Walter's optimism helped him to 
devote his time and effort to developing promising ideas into large 
successes.
  November 30, 2006, just 2 days after Walter and his wife, Peggy, 
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, Walter passed away from a 
heart attack. He was 88 years old.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Mr. Walter Casey 
for his outstanding efforts to improve the state of Nevada. He will be 
greatly missed by the entire community.

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