[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DOUG GILLESPIE

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I congratulate Clark County 
Sheriff Doug Gillespie of Las Vegas on his retirement. After more than 
three decades of service to the people of Clark County, Sheriff 
Gillespie retired from public service on January 5, 2015. It gives me 
great pleasure to congratulate him on his retirement after his years of 
hard work and dedication to the people of Southern Nevada.
  Responsible for the safety of one of the world's top tourist 
attractions, Sheriff Gillespie stands as a shining example of someone 
who has devoted most of his life to serving his community. Born in 
Pennsylvania and raised in New York, Sheriff Gillespie's career in 
public service began in 1980 when he joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan 
Police Department as a patrol officer. Prior to serving as sheriff, he 
served in both SWAT and the K-9 unit, eventually working his way to 
undersheriff in 2003.
  In 2006, he was elected Clark County sheriff, where he served for 8 
years. Sheriff Gillespie's accomplishments, such as improving the Safe 
Strip Initiative to ensure tourist safety, civilianizing the LVMPD 
crime lab to ensure proper investigations, and establishing the Fusion 
Center to streamline and share information with different agencies, 
have made Clark County a stronger and safer community I am proud to 
represent in the U.S. Senate. A dedicated police officer and public 
servant, Sheriff Gillespie was recognized by the National Sheriffs' 
Association as the 2014 Sheriff of the Year.
  I am grateful for Sheriff Gillespie's commitment and dedication to 
the people of Southern 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 
congratulating Sheriff Gillespie on his retirement after 34 years, and 
I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done for Clark 
County. I offer my best wishes to Doug and his wife Louise, for many 
successful and fulfilling years to come.

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