[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING BOB CASHELL

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Mayor Bob 
Cashell, of Reno, on his retirement. After serving as the mayor of Reno 
for 12 years, Mayor Cashell presided over his last city council meeting 
on November 12, 2014. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him 
not only as a colleague but also as a friend on his retirement after 
more than 35 years of hard work and dedication to the Silver State.
  A devoted husband and proud father of four, Mayor Cashell stands as a 
shining example of someone who has dedicated his life to serving his 
community. Upon graduating from the Stephen F. Austin State University 
in Nacogdoches, TX, with a bachelor's degree in business, Mayor Cashell 
moved to Reno to work as a truckdriver and salesman for a small 
refining company in 1961. Several years after moving to Nevada, Mayor 
Cashell and his colleagues were able to purchase a small casino-
restaurant in 1967, which would later become known as Boomtown Casino 
and Hotel. His impressive business expertise has allowed him to 
continue on to manage and own several large properties across Nevada 
and the United States. Serving as the chairman of the board for his 
business, Cashell Enterprises, a hotel casino and management company, 
he quickly became a business leader within the local gaming community. 
After a long and distinguished career in gaming, Mayor Cashell decided 
that he also wanted to pursue a new endeavor and give back to his 
community.
  Mayor Cashell's public career began in 1979 when he ran for the 
University of Nevada System Board of Regents and was subsequently 
elected chairman by his peers. After his tenure as a respected member 
of the board, Mayor Cashell was then elected Lieutenant Governor for 
the State of Nevada in 1982. In his role as Lieutenant Governor, he was 
instrumental in the founding of the Nevada Commission on Economic 
Development and the Nevada Commission on Tourism--both of which he 
served on as chairman. Upon being sworn in as mayor on November 13, 
2002, Mayor Cashell worked diligently to ensure the city continues to 
thrive and to make Reno the renowned place for gaming that it is today. 
His roles in establishing the Truckee River Whitewater Park, opening 
the Community Assistance Center for the homeless, helping to extend the 
Reno Bowler's Convention contract, and founding the YMCA Youth Soccer 
League are just a few of the accomplishments that exemplify the legacy 
that Mayor Cashell will leave behind upon his retirement.
  His service to the Reno community goes far beyond the many positions 
he has held in the Silver State over the years. Mayor Cashell also 
served his country in the U.S. Air Force. I extend my deepest gratitude 
to Mayor Cashell for his courageous contributions to the United States 
of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service 
to his country and his bravery and dedication to his family and 
community earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have 
valiantly defended our Nation. As a member of the Senate Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs, I recognize that Congress has a responsibility not 
only to honor these brave individuals who serve America but also to 
ensure they are cared for when they return home.
  I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of Reno 
and to the State of Nevada. He personifies the highest standards of 
leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and 
meaningful career. Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Mayor Cashell on his retirement, and I offer my deepest 
appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better 
place. I offer my best wishes to Mayor Cashell and his wife Nancy for 
many successful and fulfilling years to come.

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