[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DONALD L. CARLSON

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                          HON. MARK E. AMODEI

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2025

  Mr. AMODEI of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Donald L. Carlson, who passed away peacefully at his home in Carson 
City, Nevada. Mr. Carlson was a native of rural Davis County, Iowa, but 
I believe he would have considered Nevada his true home. His son, Sev 
Carlson, shared that his father described Nevada as ``the land of 
opportunity, not only for others who migrated to the Silver State, but 
particularly for himself.''
  He moved out west in 1974 to pursue a career in education, 
specifically a professor of sociology at Western Nevada Community 
College. During his tenure, he served on WNCC's Faculty Senate, was 
recognized as an Outstanding Faculty Member in 1991, and received the 
Nevada Board of Regents' Academic Advisor Award in 2003.
  Mr. Carlson also owned Survey Research Systems, a political opinion 
research company, to study and analyze what motivates voters. While he 
agreed to represent clients all over the Nation, his particular 
interest was polling the needs of Nevadans and ensuring their policy 
goals for elected officials were heard.
  I owe immense gratitude to Mr. Carlson, who played a pivotal role in 
both my personal and professional life. He was deliberate in choosing 
whom to support, and I am deeply thankful for his support of me over 
the years. While we did not always see eye to eye, I always valued his 
insight, honesty, and the lessons he shared. He was an exceptional 
teacher, not only in the classroom, but also to countless individuals 
he inspired and guided with principle in their pursuit of public 
service throughout our great state.
  On behalf of the 2nd Congressional District of Nevada, I want to 
recognize and honor the extraordinary life of my friend Don Carlson and 
the lasting impact he made on our community. He was a remarkable man, 
and while he will be deeply missed, his legacy will not be forgotten.

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