[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHESTER RICHARDSON

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Chester 
Richardson who passed away on January 2, 2007.
  Chester made a profound impact on the Las Vegas community during his 
lifetime. Chester possessed a vast knowledge of the gaming industry, 
expertise obtained while working as the surveillance manager of the 
Luxor Hotel and Casino as well as his experiences as vice-chairman of 
the Southern Nevada workforce Investment Board, chairman of the SNWIB 
Programs/Performances committee, and chairman of the SNWIB Youth 
Council.
  Chester also dedicated his life to his community. He was instrumental 
in the development of the first drug abuse prevention community based 
organization in northern Nevada, was a field investigator for the Reno/
Sparks NAACP Branch investigating labor complaints and served four 
terms as the local NACCP election chairman. Chester was very much 
involved in designing a successful affirmative action plan and began 
the elimination of the Rule of Three in the State legislature. Chester 
also assisted local businesses in obtaining over $300,000 in micro 
business loans. His other accomplishments include serving as the Nevada 
General Secretary and as the first Grand Worthy Patron of the Nevada 
International Free and Accepted Modern Masons. Chester was also an 
associate minister for the Second Baptist Church in Las Vegas.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and the legacy of Chester 
Richardson. His dedication to service and community was truly exemplary 
and should serve as an example to us all. Chester will be profoundly 
missed.

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