[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    BOULDER STATION HOTEL AND CASINO

 Mr. HELLER. Madam President, I wish to recognize and 
congratulate Boulder Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on 20 years 
of business and excellence. Boulder Station's dedication to providing 
quality service and bettering its community is commendable, and I am 
proud to recognize it here today.
  Since its grand opening on August, 23, 1994, Boulder Station has been 
an integral part of the Las Vegas community. Boulder Station not only 
contributes to the Nevada economy by bringing tourists to our great 
State, but it also serves as a large employer of residents of Las 
Vegas, currently employing 1,115 Nevadans, some of whom have worked for 
the property since its opening day. The Boulder Station team members 
strive to make the entire staff feel like a family. Their level of 
corporate care and devotion is demonstrated through their exemplary 
guest service and generosity to local philanthropic causes. They 
believe it is both a privilege and responsibility to help build and 
maintain a happy and healthy community, and by giving back they strive 
to assist others who may simply need a helping hand.
  Boulder Station has worked to help improve education in Southern 
Nevada as well. For 13 years, the property has partnered with Laura 
Dearing Elementary, an at-risk elementary school, as part of the Smart 
Start Program. The partnership program has five components: the school 
receives an annual award; a student incentive program is set up to 
improve an area of need; the company sponsors a recognition program for 
teachers and staff; team members from the Boulder Station volunteer 
their time to help with school events and support teachers in the 
classrooms; and the casino donates surplus computers and computer 
equipment to the partner schools. Boulder Station's commitment to 
bettering the community's local educational system is admirable, and I 
am proud Nevada is home to a business that has taken such an active 
role in helping our youth.
  The gaming industry plays an integral role in Nevada's economy. 
Casinos have also generated over 100,000 jobs for Nevadans and continue 
to be one of the largest employers in the State. Plain and simple, the 
tourism and hospitality industry is the lifeblood for businesses and 
job creation in Nevada.
  I ask my colleagues and all of my fellow Nevadans to join me in 
recognizing Boulder Station Hotel and Casino on 20 years of business 
and dedication to the Las Vegas community.

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