[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6010-6011]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU

  Mr. REID. Madam President, today I rise to honor and commemorate the 
65th anniversary of the Las Vegas News Bureau. Since its inception in 
1947, the News Bureau has captured photos and videos of the colorful 
history of Las Vegas. Community leaders started the News Bureau as a 
way to generate publicity for Las Vegas through the use of photography 
and film, and in doing so, they preserved the history of the city.
  The News Bureau has been at the forefront of documenting and 
publicizing Las Vegas as the world's leading destination for decades. 
Over the years, they have captured memorable moments of some of Vegas's 
most famous entertainers, illustrated the growth of the iconic skyline, 
and archived the scenic imagery of the surrounding Las Vegas landscape.
  Amidst their archives, the News Bureau captured unforgettable moments 
of show biz legends and Las Vegas regulars, like Elvis, Liberace, Wayne 
Newton, and Frank Sinatra, among others. The archive also houses 
historical moments such as President Kennedy's trip to visit the troops 
at the Nevada Test Site, where the atomic bomb was detonated during the 
1950s and 1960s. And alongside the many photographs of celebrities and 
familiar faces are millions of photos documenting the various parades, 
events, and tourists that helped make Las Vegas the thriving 
destination that it remains today.
  The Las Vegas News Bureau plays a unique role in marketing southern 
Nevada as a one-of-a-kind destination. Their iconic images of Las Vegas 
provide a competitive advantage that helps distinguish Las Vegas from 
other destinations, while also acting as an invaluable resource to 
journalists and

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historians alike. The unforgettable pictures of the neon lights of 
historic Fremont Street and glamorous images of Las Vegas show biz are 
more than just pieces of Las Vegas history: They represent what made 
Las Vegas the universally renowned city that it is today.
  For the past 65 years, the News Bureau has chronicled the rise of Las 
Vegas into the Entertainment Capital of the World. I am proud to 
recognize their accomplishments before the Senate today, and I know 
that they will continue to tell the story of Las Vegas for years to 
come.

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