[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 1325]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO TOM GRADY

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Assemblyman 
Tom Grady, of Yerington, on his retirement. After serving 12 years in 
the Nevada Legislature, Assemblyman Grady is retiring from public 
service. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him not only as a 
colleague but also as a friend on his retirement after more than 36 
years of hard work and dedication to the Silver State.
  A devoted husband and proud father of three, Assemblyman Grady stands 
as a shining example of someone who has dedicated his life to serving 
his community. Upon graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, 
Assemblyman Grady went on to attend the Washington State Bankers 
School. After moving back to Nevada, he served as the secretary-
treasurer of the Truckee Carson Irrigation District before advancing to 
vice president of Pioneer Citizens Bank of Nevada. After leaving the 
bank, Assemblyman Grady reentered public service after winning a seat 
on the Yerington City Council. After 3 years of service on the 
Yerington City Council, Assemblyman Grady was elected mayor, a position 
he held for 12 years.
  Assemblyman Grady's experience as a local government leader qualified 
him for a seat in the Nevada Assembly, where he dutifully served his 
constituents for 12 years. During his time in the legislature, 
Assemblyman Grady served on the Taxation, Ways and Means, and 
Government Affairs Committee. Although I missed him by a few years in 
the assembly, I am proud to have served with Assemblyman Grady in 
Nevada State government as secretary of state.
  His service to his community goes far beyond the many positions he 
has held in the Silver State over the years. Assemblyman Grady also 
served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve. I extend my deepest 
gratitude to him for his courageous contributions to the United States 
of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service 
to his country and his bravery and dedication to his family and 
community earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have 
valiantly defended our Nation. As a member of the Senate Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs, I recognize that Congress has a responsibility not 
only to honor these brave individuals who serve America but also to 
ensure they are cared for when they return home.
  I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of 
Yerington. He personifies 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 
congratulating Assemblyman Grady on his retirement, and I offer my 
deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even 
better place. I offer my best wishes to Assemblyman Grady, his wife 
Patricia, and their three children and seven grandchildren for many 
successful and fulfilling years to come.

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