[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 13, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S199-S200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING DICK GAMMICK

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Washoe 
County district attorney Dick Gammick, of Reno, on his retirement. 
After decades of service to the people of Washoe County, District 
Attorney Gammick retired from public service on January 3, 2015. It 
gives me great pleasure to congratulate him, not only as a colleague, 
but also as a friend, on his retirement after his years of hard work 
and dedication to the Silver State.
  District Attorney Gammick stands as a shining example of someone who 
has devoted their life to the betterment of their community. A devoted 
husband and proud father, District Attorney Gammick's career in public 
service began in 1973 when he became a Reno Police Officer while 
attending the University of Nevada, Reno. After earning a degree in 
business administration, he went on to graduate from the McGeorge 
School of Law in Sacramento, CA, in 1982. District Attorney Gammick 
served as chief deputy district attorney for Washoe County for 10 years 
before serving as deputy Reno city attorney. Aside from dedicating his 
career to Washoe County, he has devoted much of his time and efforts to 
the betterment of his community through his roles as a board member of 
the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, a member of the 
Prospector's Club, and former president of the Reno Rotary Club.
  In 1994, he was elected Washoe County District Attorney, a post he 
served in for 20 years. District Attorney Gammick's accomplishments, 
such as the opening of a sexual assault center for women and children, 
as well as the implementation of preventive programs to keep young 
people out of prison, have made Washoe County a stronger and safer 
community. A dedicated prosecutor and advocate of justice, District 
Attorney Gammick was recognized by his peers as the recipient of the 
2013 William J. Raggio Award, as he has committed his career to the 
administration of justice throughout Washoe County.
  His service to the Reno community extends far beyond the many 
positions he has held in the Silver State over the years. District 
Attorney Gammick also served his country and is a decorated veteran 
from his time serving as a captain in the U.S. Army and a major in the 
Nevada Army National Guard. I extend my deepest gratitude to District 
Attorney Gammick 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 earn him a place among 
the outstanding men and women who have valiantly defended our Nation. 
As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, 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 remain committed to upholding this promise for our 
veterans and servicemembers in Nevada and throughout the Nation.
  I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of 
Washoe County and to the State of Nevada. He

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exemplifies 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 District Attorney 
Gammick on his retirement, and I offer my deepest appreciation for all 
that he has done to make Washoe County an even better place. I offer my 
best wishes to Dick and his wife Norma for many successful and 
fulfilling years to come.

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