[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6422-S6423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO PHIL AND JENNIFER SATRE

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to honor Phil and Jennifer Satre, who 
have spent more than 35 years as dedicated stewards of their community 
and champions for education. These college sweethearts are model 
parents, grandparents, philanthropists, and business and community 
leaders in northern Nevada. I am pleased that KNBP Public Broadcasting 
is recognizing the Satres with a special honor at the 15th Annual Aged 
to Perfection Tribute Dinner.
  Phil Satre's work in Nevada began in 1975 with the local law firm 
Vargas & Barlett in Reno. Five years later, Phil started his career 
with Harrah's Entertainment, where he held various positions, including 
chairman and CEO, until his retirement in 2005. Phil was named Best 
Chief Executive in the Casino and Hotel Industries by the Wall Street 
Journal and was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame by the American 
Gaming Association, just two of his many outstanding honors and

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awards. Although Phil is retired, he remains active in the community, 
serving on boards such as the National World War II Museum and the 
National Center for Responsible Gaming, NCRG.
  Jennifer Satre was the cofounder of the Satre Family Fund at the 
Community Foundation of Western Nevada. She has served the State on 
multiple boards, including the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation, 
where she was a board trustee from 2001 to 2006, board chair in 2006, 
and became a trustee emerita in 2007. Jennifer, a tireless advocate for 
education, taught at Peavine Elementary School in Reno for seven years, 
nourishing, developing, and enhancing young minds to continue her 
legacy of great service to the community.
  Due to their tremendous personal and professional success, together, 
Mr. and Mrs. Satre have generously supported the University of Nevada, 
Reno, and Stanford University, their alma mater. They continue their 
philanthropic legacy to the State of Nevada through the Satre Family 
Fund, the Phil and Jennifer Satre Harrah's Employee Scholarship Award, 
and other initiatives focused on community empowerment and the quality 
of education.
  I am pleased to stand here today to recognize their remarkable 
contributions to the Nevada family. I am grateful to Phil and Jennifer 
for their exceptional service, community engagement, and love for the 
Silver State. You will forever be recognized as great champions for the 
State of Nevada.

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