[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S1300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO JEFFREY SHAW

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Jeffrey Shaw 
on his retirement after serving Southwest Gas Corporation, Southwest 
Gas, for 27 years. It gives me great pleasure to recognize his years of 
hard work and dedication to a company that services thousands across 
Nevada.
  Mr. Shaw stands as a shining example of someone who has devoted his 
life to serving his State and community. After earning his bachelor of 
science in accounting from the University of Utah, Mr. Shaw worked for 
Arthur Andersen & Co. in its Dallas and Las Vegas offices in the audit 
division. In 1988, he began his career at Southwest Gas as director of 
internal audit. From there, Mr. Shaw worked to move higher in the 
company, climbing from controller and chief accounting officer all the 
way to president and chief executive officer of Southwest Gas. Today, 
the company services over 1 million homes across the country.
  Mr. Shaw is not only driven in his endeavors with Southwest Gas, but 
within the local Las Vegas community as well. He is a member of the 
Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Leadership Las 
Vegas Alumni Association. He also serves on the boards of the Council 
for a Better Nevada and the UNLV Foundation, and he is a past president 
and a current board member of both the Western Energy Institute and the 
Las Vegas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. His work 
throughout these many organizations demonstrates his dedication to 
honorably representing Nevada on multiple fronts. Although he is 
retiring, his legacy within these organizations will continue for years 
to come.
  It is not only Mr. Shaw's commitment and drive to excel that places 
him among the most notable in his community, but also his genuine good 
nature in helping others. He has served Las Vegas by contributing to 
higher education and the local Boy Scout community, and by working to 
improve the quality of life across the State. His commitment to helping 
those around him is unwavering.
  I am very grateful for his dedication to the people of Las Vegas and 
to the State of Nevada. He exemplifies the highest standards of 
leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and 
meaningful career. Today, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Mr. Shaw on his retirement, and I give my deepest 
appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada a better place. I 
offer him my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years to 
come.

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