[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6701]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KATY SIMON

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Katy 
Simon as she retires from the position of Washoe County Manager, a 
title which she proudly held for 15 years. Ms. Simon's diligence and 
determination has made her an extraordinary leader to the people of 
Washoe County.
  Ms. Simon was appointed Washoe County Manager in 1998 after serving 2 
years as assistant county manager for Finance and 1 year as deputy 
county manager. Prior to her appointments, she was the owner and 
principal consultant for Simon and Associates Management Consulting, 
providing services both here in the United States and overseas. She 
also served executive positions with Washoe Health System.
  Ms. Simon's dedication to the people of Northern Nevada has not gone 
without notice. During her implementation of the employee 
classification and compensation system, she was recognized twice by the 
State legislature for objectivity and fairness. Additionally, she was 
accountable for the successful startup of the Truckee Meadows Fire 
Protection District. These are just a few examples of Ms. Simon's 
efforts to promote the growth and development within her community and 
the State.
  Resilience and persistence aided Ms. Simon as she helped Washoe 
County through 5 years of the toughest economic times this great county 
had ever seen. She took Washoe County from a strong, well-managed 
county to being one of the very best local governments in the Nation. I 
applaud Ms. Simon's commitment to the people of Washoe County and all 
of Northern Nevada. She serves as a shining example for all Nevadans, 
and I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating her on her 
retirement.

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