[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO GENE SEGERBLOM

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor Gene Segerblom by entering her name in the Congressional 
Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the 
United States Congress since 1873. I rise today to honor Gene 
Segerblom, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday on March 15th, 
2008.
  Gene was born in 1918 in Elko County, Nevada. Gene's grandparents had 
migrated to Nevada as pioneers. She graduated from high school in 
Winnemucca, and later graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. 
She moved to Southern Nevada in 1940 to teach at Boulder City High 
School. A year later, she resigned from her position at the high school 
and married Cliff Segerblom, a known judge and talented artist.
  Upon the return from their honeymoon, the newlyweds moved to the 
Republic of Panama, where Cliff was offered a job to be the 
photographer on the third set of canal locks. They lived there for 6 
years, and returned to Boulder City in 1947 where Gene focused on 
raising her children Robin, Richard, and Tic. After 21 years, she 
returned to teaching government classes at Boulder City High School. 
She later embarked on her political career as a city council woman for 
Boulder City. She worked tirelessly with the Las Vegas Chamber of 
Commerce as well as the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce to promote 
Nevada and Boulder City.
  In 1991, Gene ran for the Nevada State Assembly and won. She served 
four terms in the State Assembly and had been the first representative 
to serve Boulder City in 22 years. Throughout her term, Gene focused on 
the preservation and restoration of many historical sites, and focused 
on the development of parks and museums. Gene has dedicated much of her 
efforts to support the community of Boulder City. She serves on 
numerous committees including the Boulder City Museum and Historical 
Association where she serves as the Founding Director and Vice 
President, the Boulder City Community Club, and the Nevada State 
Council of Senior Citizens President. Gene was also a champion of the 
Boulder City Hotel.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Gene Segerblom on this noteworthy 
occasion for her exemplary life and important contributions to her 
community. I applaud the way in which she has served Boulder City and 
congratulate her on this milestone. I wish her a happy birthday and the 
best of luck in her future endeavors.

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