[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Pages 7883-7884]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING CEASAR SALICCHI

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Ceasar 
Salicchi for being named a Distinguished Nevadan by the Nevada System 
of Higher Education Board of Regents during the commencement ceremony 
at the University of Nevada, Reno, UNR. Mr. Salicchi is a military 
veteran and advocate for people with disabilities. He is truly 
deserving of this prestigious honor, which is awarded to current and 
former Nevadans who have made significant contributions to the 
cultural, economic, and scientific or social advancement of Nevada and 
its people.
  Mr. Salicchi served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. After he 
contracted polio at the age of 25 in 1952, he became an advocate for 
others with disabilities. He is a founding member of the

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Elko Association for Retarded Children, established in 1969, and served 
as the office manager for Elko General Hospital from 1962 to 1970. Mr. 
Salicchi went on to serve four different Nevada Governors as a 
committee member for the Developmental Disabilities Act as well as the 
Employ the Handicapped Act. His lifetime dedication to serving those 
with disabilities is inspiring.
  Not only is Mr. Salicchi a strong advocate and proponent for those 
with disabilities, but he is also a dedicated public servant. He has 
served the people and community of Elko County with dignity and honor 
as the county treasurer from 1971 to 2006.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Ceasar 
Salicchi for his accomplishments and contributions to Nevada. I hope 
Mr. Salicchi's example of public service and advocacy will be an 
example to all of us of the power that one individual can have on the 
positive progression of the Silver State and its people. He is a truly 
a distinguished Nevadan and has earned our admiration and 
gratitude.

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