[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17738]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BRIAN KROLICKI

 Mr. HELLER: Madam President, I wish to congratulate Lieutenant 
Governor Brian Krolicki, of Stateline, for his decades of service to 
the State of Nevada. After most recently serving as Nevada's lieutenant 
governor for 8 years, he will be retiring on January 5, 2015. It gives 
me great pleasure to congratulate my friend and colleague on his 24 
years of hard work and dedication to the Silver State.
  While serving as Nevada's Secretary of State, I came to know 
Lieutenant Governor Krolicki not only as a trusted colleague, but also 
as a dear friend. While attending Stanford University, Lieutenant 
Governor Krolicki fell in love with Lake Tahoe, NV. After earning a 
bachelor's degree in political science, he moved to Nevada. While 
maintaining his Silver State residence, he went on to become an 
investment banker in New York City and San Francisco. Lieutenant 
Governor Krolicki's public service career began in 1990 when he was 
tapped to serve as chief deputy treasurer to then-State treasurer Bob 
Seale. His many years of financial experience made him an ideal 
candidate for State treasurer after the retirement of Treasurer Seale. 
Upon being sworn in as treasurer in 1999, he began to tirelessly devote 
his efforts to the people of Nevada. He created the Nevada college 
savings plans, and was responsible for the successful rollout and 
administration of the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship. Under his 
leadership, Nevada saw its first upgrade in credit ratings in nearly 30 
years.
  After serving 8 years as treasurer, he sought the lieutenant 
governorship in 2006 and won by a sizeable margin. During Lieutenant 
Governor Krolicki's two terms of service, he has ably focused on 
advancing the Silver State's tourism industry all over the Nation and 
around the globe. Lieutenant Governor Krolicki has served as chairman 
of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition since 2006, and is actively 
fighting for northern Nevada to host the 2026 Olympic Games. This year, 
my wife Lynne and I were honored to participate in Nevada's 150th 
anniversary celebrations. As chairman of the Nevada Sesquicentennial 
Commission that successfully carried out over 500 events, Lieutenant 
Governor Krolicki has once more shown his dedication to the State of 
Nevada.
  As a devoted husband and proud father to three girls, Lieutenant 
Governor Krolicki stands as a shining example of someone who has 
dedicated his life to serving his community. I am grateful for his 
dedication and commitment to the people of the State of Nevada. He 
exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and community service 
and should be proud of his long and meaningful career. Today, I ask 
that all of my colleagues join me in thanking Lieutenant Governor 
Krolicki for his service to the Silver State and I offer my deepest 
appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better 
place. I offer my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years 
to come.

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