[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 91 (Thursday, June 12, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S3661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING MARV TEIXEIRA

   Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I rise in remembrance of my 
friend, mentor, and coach, Marv Teixeira, a true Nevada statesman and 
dedicated public servant.
  Mayor Teixeira's legacy as the longest running mayor in Carson City 
exemplifies his commitment and dedication to the betterment of his 
community. Marv served three terms as mayor and was always willing to 
listen to the voice of the people and base his decisions on what 
citizens wanted. His leadership and exemplary contributions to the 
State of Nevada are, and continue to remain, unmatched.
  There was no disguising Marv's love of Carson City, often referring 
to it as ``Nevada's best kept secret'' and he was right. Carson City is 
a wonderful place to live and raise a family, and Marv's mayorship has 
contributed greatly. There is a long list of accomplishments that he 
achieved for Carson: the Pony Express Pavilion, the V&T Railway 
Reconstruction Project, and the Carson freeway. As mayor, he brought 
new companies and jobs to the area. He was an outstanding public 
servant. He always supported me, and we were able to work together on a 
bipartisan basis for the good of Nevada.
  Born in 1935, Marv led a long life dedicated to selflessly serving 
his country and the community. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the 
Korean war, who bravely served in South Korea. As one of our Nation's 
servicemembers, he made exceptional sacrifices for our country and 
deserves our deepest gratitude. After his time in the Air Force, Marv 
attended college and eventually settled in Carson City. He had a long 
career of 30 years as an IBM Corporation Representative in Carson and 
after retirement, focused on giving back to the community by becoming 
mayor. Marv spent much of his free time coaching Pop Warner football 
and Little League and was active in the development of the Boys and 
Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. His service to his country, as well as 
his bravery and dedication to his family and community, earn him a 
place in history among the many outstanding men and women who have 
contributed to our Nation and to the great Silver State.
  His motivation and selflessness embodies the Battle Born State. With 
his passing, Nevada lost a great man who is immortalized for his 
service to our Nation and to the Carson City community.
  My entire family extends our thoughts and condolences to Marv's wife 
Elizabeth and his loved ones, and we thank them for their service as 
well.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering Mayor Teixeira for his 
unwavering loyalty and dedication to Nevada.

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