[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 13, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S1784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO JUDGE STEVEN ELLIOT

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Judge 
Elliot as he retires from the bench having honorably served on Nevada's 
Second Judicial District Court for 16 years. Judge Elliot's wisdom and 
temperance has made him an extremely effective and admirable judge. His 
distinguished career as an attorney, judge, and public servant in 
Nevada is worthy of our appreciation.
  After graduating from Stanford University and earning his juris 
doctor from the University of Denver, Judge Elliot was first elected 
Sparks City Attorney in 1979 and held that position until his election 
to the district court. While working as city attorney for Sparks, he 
founded the Washoe County Domestic Violence Task Force and supported 
the Washoe County DUI Task Force. Judge Elliot also crafted legislation 
requiring land developers to dedicate water rights to local 
governments, saving taxpayer dollars.
  In 1997, Judge Elliott assumed his position as district judge where 
he was assigned in the family division and general jurisdiction dockets 
working on civil and criminal cases. As chairman of the Employee 
Relations Committee, he led a year-long task force to revise the 
employee manual. He also served on the Nevada Statewide Court Security 
Task Force to improve security for judges and the public in courthouses 
throughout Nevada.
  In addition to his responsibilities in the court, he has also been 
very active in many community organizations. He has tirelessly worked 
to improve the life of Nevada's young people and abused and battered 
women, as well as promoted clean and safe communities in Nevada. I 
applaud Judge Elliot's commitment to upholding the law of the land as 
well as the betterment of his community. Today, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating Judge Elliot for his accomplishments and 
contributions to Nevada and his retirement from the Second Judicial 
District Court of Nevada. He is a truly exceptional Nevadan.

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