[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 91 (Thursday, June 9, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S3717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING COE SWOBE

  Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to remember a true Nevada 
statesman and dedicated public servant, former Nevada State Assemblyman 
and State Senator Coe Swobe. I send my condolences and prayers to his 
family during this difficult time. Although he will be sorely missed, 
his legendary influence throughout Nevada will continue on.
  Mr. Swobe was born in 1929 and raised in northern Nevada. He 
graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, after serving in the 
U.S. Air Force during the Korean war. As one of our Nation's 
servicemembers, he made exceptional sacrifices for our country and 
deserves our deepest gratitude. His service to his country, as well as 
his bravery and dedication to his family and community, have earned him 
a place in history among the many outstanding men and women who have 
contributed to our Nation and to our State. Mr. Swobe later earned his 
juris doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He 
then returned to Reno, where he served as assistant U.S. Attorney for 
the District of Nevada for 2 years and began his career as a true 
public servant to the Silver State.
  In 1962, Mr. Swobe was first elected to the Nevada State Assembly. 
Shortly thereafter, he became a member of the Nevada State Senate, 
where he served from 1966 to 1974. During his tenure, Mr. Swobe was a 
staunch supporter of the preservation of Lake Tahoe and led the way in 
establishing the first agreement between then Nevada Governor Paul 
Laxalt and California Governor Ronald Reagan and the two State 
legislatures in helping to protect the Lake. This agreement later 
established the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, TRPA, which continues 
to protect this precious Nevada jewel today. He also helped expand the 
Lake Tahoe park system, including the establishment of Sand Harbor 
State Park. In 2007, he was appointed to serve on the governing board 
for the TRPA, where he worked vigorously to help raise awareness about 
wildfire prevention. Residents across the State of Nevada and the Lake 
Tahoe Basin are fortunate to have had someone dedicated to working 
towards the betterment and protection of our State.
  In addition, Mr. Swobe cofounded Nevada's Lawyers Concerned for 
Lawyers, LCL, to help others struggling with alcohol addiction. For 
over 30 years, he dedicated his time to this program, which is 
available to lawyers, judges, and anyone else in the legal community in 
need of support. His legacy and love for Nevada, as well as his genuine 
concern for others, will live on for generations to come.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Swobe demonstrated only the highest level of 
excellence and dedication while serving the great State of Nevada. I am 
deeply appreciative of his hard work and invaluable contributions to 
our State. Today, I join citizens across the Silver State in 
celebrating the life of an upstanding Nevadan, Coe Swobe.

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