[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DEAN HELLER

  Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, as a Congress ends, it is a tradition for 
the Senate to pause for a moment to acknowledge and express our 
appreciation for the service of Senators who will not be returning for 
the next Congress. Today, I would like to pause in appreciation of the 
service of my friend and colleague Senator Dean Heller.
  Dean will be leaving the Senate after 30 years of dedicated public 
service at both the State and Federal level. During his time in 
Congress, he always demonstrated a willingness to consider all 
viewpoints, while remaining true to the principles that guided his 
career in public service. It is safe to say that Dean's commitment to 
Nevada is as strong as ever, and his unique perspective in areas 
critical to his State will surely be missed in the next Congress.
  Growing up in Carson City, NV, Dean earned a bachelor of business 
administration from the University of Southern California in 1985. 
After working as a stockbroker in California, Dean moved back to Nevada 
and brought the skills he gained in the business realm to the public 
sector when he became the deputy State treasurer for Nevada.
  Learning about Dean's time as a Nevada assemblyman was something I 
appreciated because of my time in the Wyoming Legislature. Dean's hard 
work led him to become Nevada's secretary of State for 11 years, then 
to the House of Representatives in 2006, and finally he joined the 
Senate in 2012.
  His background in both the financial sector and public service was 
invaluable as a colleague on the Senate Finance Committee. As a former 
small business owner, I appreciated his expertise and business acumen 
as the committee considered complex and important issues like tax 
reform. Dean's insightful perspectives and willingness to work with 
people on different sides on key issues will surely be missed by the 
committee moving forward.
  It was a pleasure to work with a Senator representing a State that 
shares so much with Wyoming. From the prominence of public lands, to 
welcoming visitors year-round to world class destinations, Nevada and 
Wyoming's similarities afforded us the opportunity to collaborate on 
key issues important to the people of both States.
  Dean's dedication to Nevada ensured he was a strong voice for the 
people who lived there. I am sure he will continue to use that voice to 
help others.
  Diana joins in sending our best wishes and appreciation to Dean, his 
wife Lynne, and his four children for his dedication to this country 
and the State of Nevada. His effect on the Senate was profound, and he 
certainly made a difference. We will always appreciate his service to 
the Senate and wish him the very best in whatever the future holds.

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