[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 111 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S5168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING ROY KIDDER

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today, we honor the life and legacy 
of an upstanding Nevadan, Roy Kidder, whose passing signifies a great 
loss to the State. I send my condolences and prayers to his wife Cookie 
and all of Mr. Kidder's family in this time of mourning. He was a man 
truly committed to his family and his community. Although he will be 
sorely missed, his great influence in Nevada will be felt for years to 
come.

  Mr. Kidder was born on July 31, 1937, in Tonopah. His first 3 months 
were spent in Manhattan, NV, where his father worked on the dredge. His 
family then moved to Honey Lake for 5 months and later to Hawthorne, 
where he was raised. Throughout his youth, Mr. Kidder was recognized 
for his incredible athletic ability, excelling in baseball, basketball, 
and track at Mineral County High School. He also contributed to the 
school's football team as a manager. Along with sports, he exceeded 
expectations in the academic world. Mr. Kidder participated in Mineral 
County High School's Honor Society and Block H, as well as attending 
American Legion Boys State, which is a highly respected educational 
program. After graduating high school, he attended the University of 
Nevada, Reno, UNR, where his drive in sports continued. From 1957 to 
1959, Mr. Kidder played on the university's baseball team for Wolf Pack 
Coach Jake Lawlor. He graduated from UNR in 1959.
  Shortly after, Mr. Kidder was recruited by Al Seeliger to teach and 
coach in Carson City. Throughout his tenure, he taught physical 
education, social studies, and Nevada history, and he served as 
department head for six different departments. He also coached golf, 
softball, basketball, and baseball and helped with the track team. His 
excellent teaching and coaching skills touched the lives of generations 
of Nevada students, including me. He was truly a role model as my 
physical education teacher. His tremendous involvement in Carson City 
will never be forgotten.
  Mr. Kidder maintained only the highest level of excellence for 
himself and for the local community throughout his career. Carson City 
remains better because of his outstanding contributions. Today, I join 
citizens across the Silver State in celebrating the life of a truly 
dedicated and inspirational Nevadan, Roy Kidder.

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