[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 56 (Friday, March 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT FERRARO

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                          HON. JON. C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 30, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend 
Robert ``Bob'' Ferraro for his many years of service to both the state 
of Nevada and to the residents of Boulder City, Nevada, where he has 
served with great distinction and honor.
  Bob is a native Nevadan. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno 
and earned both a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science 
degree. After completing his education, Bob worked at his alma mater 
for 10 years before moving to Las Vegas to begin working in an 
engineering firm.
  Bob moved to Boulder City in 1970. He began his career in public 
service in 1976, when he was appointed to a vacancy on the Boulder City 
Council. This appointment was the beginning of over 30 years of 
distinguished service to the citizens of Boulder City. Since 1976, Bob 
has served continuously, either as a council member or as mayor. Bob's 
service on the Boulder City Council has led to involvement in a number 
of other organizations. He has served on the Executive Board of the 
Civilian Military Council, the Nevada Development Authority and the 
Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition/Clark County Debt 
Management.
  Bob has served in his current position as Mayor of Boulder City since 
1999. In June of 2003, he was elected to a second 4-year term. During 
his tenure as Mayor, Bob has committed himself to leading with 
integrity, vision, and dedication. His leadership philosophy is based 
upon the notion that the citizens of Boulder City should have access to 
their elected officials and city government. Additionally, during his 
tenure as Mayor of Boulder City, Bob has overseen a variety of civic 
and public works projects that have enhanced the overall quality of 
life in Boulder City.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my good friend Robert ``Bob'' 
Ferraro. Over the past 30 years, he has demonstrated exceptional 
commitment to improving life for the residents of Boulder City. I 
commend him for his leadership, his dedication and his distinguished 
record of service to the Boulder City community. I applaud his service 
as Mayor of Boulder City and I wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.