[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ASSEMBLYMAN BERNIE ANDERSON

  (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today to remember 
Assemblyman Bernie Anderson of Sparks, Nevada, who passed away last 
Friday.
  Bernie was a true public servant, not just as a lawmaker, but as an 
educator as well. For 32 years, he was a dedicated teacher and was 
recognized with the Teacher of the Month Award by the Reno/Sparks 
Chamber of Commerce in October 1985.
  As chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, he was a staunch 
advocate for children and drug treatment policy that provided people 
the help they needed.
  When asked how he became successful at his job, he answered:

       I try to listen rather than talk. I like people. I care 
     about what people are thinking and how they see solutions to 
     the problems.

  We desperately need more people like Bernie Anderson in this world. 
He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers remain with his 
family.

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