[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10238]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING NORMAN DIANDA

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Mr. 
Norman ``Norm'' Dianda, who was recognized as the 2012 Reno Rodeo 
Parade Grand Marshal. My home State of Nevada is proud and privileged 
to acknowledge such an extraordinary civic leader.
  Since founding Q&D Construction in 1964, Norm has been committed to 
making the Truckee Meadows a great place to live. He has served as the 
heart and soul of the company by continually going above and beyond the 
call of duty each year, assisting numerous organizations for the 
betterment of the Silver State.
  A native Nevadan, Norm has volunteered his time to organizations such 
as the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, March of 
Dimes, American Cancer Society, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee 
Meadows, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Saint Mary's Hospital, and, of 
course, the Reno Rodeo Association. His extraordinary charitable work 
in the community is admirable. For 9 of the past 13 years, Norm was 
voted Contractor of the Year by his peers in northern Nevada. He truly 
is one of the best.
  Recently, Norm was honored with the privilege of leading the Reno 
Rodeo Parade. Having attended and supported the Reno Rodeo for over 60 
years, Norm has seen and experienced many changes in the community and 
the rodeo itself. His company has been instrumental in updating the 
rodeo grounds for years. Norm's love for Nevada, community service, and 
the Reno Rodeo are unmatched.
  Nevada's economy relies on events such as the Reno Rodeo, which 
celebrated its 93rd anniversary this year. Dependent upon nearly 400 
volunteers from across the Truckee Meadows, the event is said to have 
an economic impact of $42 million in the Reno/Sparks area. This 10-day 
rodeo recognizes the passions and skills of some of the world's top 
professional cowboys and cowgirls and their contributions to the sport 
of rodeo.
  I admire and recognize Norm's commitment to northern Nevada. His 
dedication serves as a constant reminder of the importance of giving 
back to our communities. I am proud to stand with the residents of my 
home State to recognize his generosity and selflessness. Today, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring a native Nevadan for all that he 
does for the Silver State.

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