[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S7589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      CONGRATULATING DICK ANDERSON

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate 
Richard ``Dick'' Anderson on receiving the United Service Organization, 
USO, Volunteer of the Year award. USO Las Vegas proudly offers two 
locations within McCarran International Airport for our Nation's 
servicemembers and their families to relax and feel at home. Open 24 
hours and staffed by volunteers like Mr. Anderson, each location offers 
these brave men and women a place to enjoy free electronic stations, 
entertainment, and food service. I am grateful for all USO Las Vegas 
does for Nevada's servicemembers, and it gives me great pleasure to see 
a fellow Nevadan, Mr. Anderson, receive this national award in 
recognition for volunteering to make this operation a reality.
  Mr. Anderson has been an incredible contributor to this organization, 
dedicating countless volunteer hours to help military families. He 
serves as volunteer outreach team leader and welcome home/deployment 
assist team leader. Throughout the past year, USO Las Vegas has 
undergone great change with the installment of an additional location 
at McCarran International Airport. During this time, Mr. Anderson 
offered a great amount of support to the organization and even created 
the volunteer outreach team to meet the extra need for volunteers at 
the new location.
  Throughout his time volunteering, Mr. Anderson has worked tirelessly 
to plan numerous events, recruit volunteers, and further expand the 
organization. His determination has proven to be successful, helping to 
bring in more than 500 new volunteers since July 2014. From Easter 
events to fundraising and recruiting, Mr. Anderson has truly put our 
military community first. Our State is fortunate to have someone like 
Mr. Anderson--a man of great selflessness and commitment--working to 
help our Nation's heroes and their families.
  There is no way to adequately thank our servicemembers who put their 
lives on the line in defense of our freedoms. Mr. Anderson is a shining 
example of the manner in which we should respect our men and women in 
uniform. He deeply cares for our veterans, working to make each moment 
he volunteers count. Without a doubt, his work brings greater happiness 
to Las Vegas' military community.
  Today, I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in recognizing 
all of Mr. Anderson's hard work and congratulating him on receiving 
this much deserved award. Nevada is lucky to have this incredible 
community member working to support our military men and women, and I 
wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors.

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