[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
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RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF CITY OF LAS VEGAS COUNCILMAN GARY REESE

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                          HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2011

  Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I urge my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the achievements of the mayor Pro Tem of the City of Las 
Vegas, Nevada, Gary Reese.
  Gary Reese was first elected to the Las Vegas City Council 
representing Ward 3 on June 6, 1995, and is currently serving his 
fourth term. Councilman Reese was appointed Mayor Pro Tem on November 
16, 2000.
  Councilman Reese has accomplished many things for the City of Las 
Vegas. From 1995-2011, Councilman Reese facilitated 19 community and 
recreational centers, 10 transportation projects, eight fire stations, 
eight expansion and beautification projects, the Fremont Street 
Experience, Neon Sign Museum, a water reclamation center, and a police 
area command station.
  As the owner of the Plaza Barber Shop and former chairman of the Las 
Vegas Planning Commission, Gary Reese is a well-known figure in the Las 
Vegas community. Prior to establishing the Plaza Barber Shop, which has 
been in operation since 1963, Councilman Reese worked at the Nevada 
Test Site.
  Councilman Reese currently serves as a vice chairman on the Las Vegas 
Metropolitan Police Department's Committee on Fiscal Affairs. He is 
also a member of the Las Vegas Centennial Board of Directors and 
Executive Committee and was recently appointed to the board of the Las 
Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. He has also served on the 
Southern Nevada Health District Board for more than 13 years.
  In addition to his work on the Planning Commission, Councilman Reese 
has served on the City's Board of Zoning Adjustment, Southern Nevada 
Enterprise Consortium and the Real Estate and Recommending Committees. 
His concern for citizen interest is manifested through his past 
involvement with the City's Citizens Advisory Committee on Downtown 
Development and the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Councilman Reese 
has also served as a member of the City's Liquor/Tavern License 
Committee and the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County.
  As the Representative for Nevada's First Congressional District, it 
gives me immense pride to recognize the accomplishments of Councilman 
Gary Reese.

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