[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17502]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GRADY TARBUTTON

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Grady 
Tarbutton on his retirement after over 8 years of service to Washoe 
County Senior Services. It gives me great pleasure to recognize his 
years of hard work and dedication to this important community in 
northern Nevada.
  Mr. Tarbutton first began his career working to aid seniors at the 
Washington County Department of Disability, Aging, and Veterans' 
Services in Oregon, as the senior program coordinator. In 2005, he 
moved to Portland, OR, and served as the community services manager for 
Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services. He began his tenure as 
director for Washoe County Senior Services in November of 2007, 
sacrificing countless hours to build the department and offer an array 
of key resources to our senior community. His commitment to our seniors 
stands as a shining example of true selflessness and empathy for those 
in need.
  With the help of Mr. Tarbutton's leadership, Washoe County Senior 
Services offers a variety of assistance to help Nevada's seniors, 
including guidance on community senior centers, health programs, food 
services, housing and care options, legal services, and Federal 
programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. The 
department also offers Meals on Wheels, which is an important program 
that provides meals and support for seniors in need. This department 
truly goes above and beyond, providing seniors with the tools necessary 
to create a higher quality of life through steadfast support and help.
  Mr. Tarbutton's work has had a great impact on Washoe County's 
residents. Through his unwavering commitment and tireless work ethic, 
Nevada's seniors and their families have had an unparalleled support 
system, ready to assist in times of difficulty or uncertainty. I have 
visited the Washoe County Senior Center and have witnessed firsthand 
the positive impact Washoe County Senior Services has on this center's 
residents. The strong foundation Mr. Tarbutton has built will be felt 
for years to come.
  As a member of both the Senate Special Committee on Aging and the 
Senate Committee on Finance, I understand the importance of assisting 
the needs of Nevada's seniors and ensuring our communities are equipped 
to serve our State's aging population. Washoe County's seniors have 
benefited greatly from the work of this organization. This community is 
fortunate to have had someone like Mr. Tarbutton there as an ally and 
friend.
  Today I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in thanking Mr. 
Tarbutton for his dedication to Washoe County Senior Services. He 
exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and service and should 
be proud of his long and meaningful career. I wish him well in all of 
his future endeavors.

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