[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SHAUN CAREY

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the service of 
Sparks City Manager Shaun Carey on the occasion of his retirement. I 
commend Mr. Carey's career and offer my sincerest thanks for his years 
of service to the city of Sparks.
  Mr. Carey grew up in Sparks and graduated from Sparks High School in 
1975. He started his professional career in 1981 as a civil engineer, 
working in Arizona, Colorado, and California before returning home to 
Sparks. In 1992, Mr. Carey was named public works director for the city 
of Sparks. He was later named assistant city manager in 1999 and then 
city manager in 2000.
  Under Mr. Carey's stewardship, Sparks has experienced continued 
growth through the economic challenges of recent years. He has 
streamlined city services and kept debt the lowest in the region 
despite economic challenges. Through his management, Sparks remains a 
full service city and continues to be responsive to its citizens.
  Mr. Carey's leadership was instrumental in the development of the 
Sparks Marina, and his guidance has been vital in coordinating the 
local area's continuing development. Under Mr. Carey's tenure, Sparks 
now boasts a whitewater recreation center, a new community center, and 
one of the largest artificial turf sports complexes in the world. 
Thanks to Mr. Carey, Sparks has become known as the premier event 
center for the region and is the fifth largest city in the State.
  I offer Mr. Carey my warmest congratulations and hope he enjoys a 
rich and rewarding retirement, knowing that his years of service will 
not be forgotten by the grateful residents of Sparks.

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