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TRIBUTE TO ROBERT "BOB" JOSEPH MILLER

Infrastructure

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On 2025-03-13, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO ROBERT "BOB" JOSEPH MILLER" in the Senate. The speech addressed infrastructure. It referenced legislation including S1740, S1741.

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TRIBUTE TO ROBERT "BOB" JOSEPH MILLER

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1740-S1741] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ``BOB'' JOSEPH MILLER Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam President, today I rise to recognize Governor Robert ``Bob'' Joseph Miller and his lifetime of public service and dedication to the State of Nevada. Governor Miller has demonstrated inspired service to the people of Las Vegas, Clark County, and the State of Nevada. From police officer to the longest serving Governor in the State of Nevada, Governor Miller has a diverse and honorable public service career and an equally spirited sense of community. Governor Miller started his career in public service in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1967 to 1973, and then while studying law at Loyola Marymount University, he continued his service as a police officer for the Los Angeles and then Las Vegas Sheriffs' Offices. He then went on to join the Clark County's District Attorney's Office and was eventually elected the 19th District Attorney of Clark County. In 1986, Governor Miller was elected as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, and on January 3, 1989, he was sworn in as the 26th Governor of Nevada. He served as Governor of Nevada from 1989 to 1999 and is Nevada's longest serving Governor. The son of a gaming pioneer in Las Vegas in the 50s and 60s, Governor Miller grew up in a period of immense transformation for the city. As Las Vegas was taking off into a new era, so did Governor Miller's career. His rise from gambler's son to Governor parallels the rise of Las Vegas from the tiny desert town to the Entertainment Capital of the World. President Bill Clinton wrote that Governor Miller's ``journey could only have happened in Nevada. He is a man of integrity who cares deeply about the issues facing his state and nation, and who has always been willing to put aside differences to solve problems.'' At the time Governor Miller entered Nevada's capital, southern Nevada was entering a new era of development and rapid population growth. Governor Miller was quickly introduced to the high-stakes world of Nevada tourism promotion, transportation infrastructure, and economic diversity. As Lieutenant Governor and Governor, he was a key supporter of Nevada's growing economy, paving the way for necessary infrastructure improvements, encouraging foreign air carriers to offer nonstop service into Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport, and helping Nevada hotels and casinos to embrace business travelers. Notably, during his time as Governor, Nevada convention capacity grew from just under 1 million to over 7 million square feet. While Governor Miller no longer works in public service, he continues to support the growth of Las Vegas and Nevada's tourism economy. The great work he did has inspired me in my own public service career, including elevating the rights of people victimized by crime and protecting our [[Page S1741]] children from exploitation. As district attorney of Clark County, he created a unit dedicated specifically to ministering to the needs of crime victims and those who lost a loved one due to a criminal act. Governor Miller was also asked by President Ronald Reagan to accept an appointment to his President's Task Force on Victims of Crime, one of nine delegates selected from across the United States. During his time as Governor, I had the honor of working with Governor Miller from 1994 to 1998. As I stand here today as a Member of the Senate, proud to represent my home State of Nevada, Governor Miller was a public servant and leader from whom I gained experience, knowledge, and an introduction to my husband Paul. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Governor Bob Miller and his remarkable achievements on behalf of the State of Nevada. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO ROBERT "BOB" JOSEPH MILLER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1740-S1741] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ``BOB'' JOSEPH MILLER Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam President, today I rise to recognize Governor Robert ``Bob'' Joseph Miller and his lifetime of public service and dedication to the State of Nevada. Governor Miller has demonstrated inspired service to the people of Las Vegas, Clark County, and the State of Nevada. From police officer to the longest serving Governor in the State of Nevada, Governor Miller has a diverse and honorable public service career and an equally spirited sense of community. Governor Miller started his career in public service in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1967 to 1973, and then while studying law at Loyola Marymount University, he continued his service as a police officer for the Los Angeles and then Las Vegas Sheriffs' Offices. He then went on to join the Clark County's District Attorney's Office and was eventually elected the 19th District Attorney of Clark County. In 1986, Governor Miller was elected as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, and on January 3, 1989, he was sworn in as the 26th Governor of Nevada. He served as Governor of Nevada from 1989 to 1999 and is Nevada's longest serving Governor. The son of a gaming pioneer in Las Vegas in the 50s and 60s, Governor Miller grew up in a period of immense transformation for the city. As Las Vegas was taking off into a new era, so did Governor Miller's career. His rise from gambler's son to Governor parallels the rise of Las Vegas from the tiny desert town to the Entertainment Capital of the World. President Bill Clinton wrote that Governor Miller's ``journey could only have happened in Nevada. He is a man of integrity who cares deeply about the issues facing his state and nation, and who has always been willing to put aside differences to solve problems.'' At the time Governor Miller entered Nevada's capital, southern Nevada was entering a new era of development and rapid population growth. Governor Miller was quickly introduced to the high-stakes world of Nevada tourism promotion, transportation infrastructure, and economic diversity. As Lieutenant Governor and Governor, he was a key supporter of Nevada's growing economy, paving the way for necessary infrastructure improvements, encouraging foreign air carriers to offer nonstop service into Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport, and helping Nevada hotels and casinos to embrace business travelers. Notably, during his time as Governor, Nevada convention capacity grew from just under 1 million to over 7 million square feet. While Governor Miller no longer works in public service, he continues to support the growth of Las Vegas and Nevada's tourism economy. The great work he did has inspired me in my own public service career, including elevating the rights of people victimized by crime and protecting our [[Page S1741]] children from exploitation. As district attorney of Clark County, he created a unit dedicated specifically to ministering to the needs of crime victims and those who lost a loved one due to a criminal act. Governor Miller was also asked by President Ronald Reagan to accept an appointment to his President's Task Force on Victims of Crime, one of nine delegates selected from across the United States. During his time as Governor, I had the honor of working with Governor Miller from 1994 to 1998. As I stand here today as a Member of the Senate, proud to represent my home State of Nevada, Governor Miller was a public servant and leader from whom I gained experience, knowledge, and an introduction to my husband Paul. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Governor Bob Miller and his remarkable achievements on behalf of the State of Nevada. ____________________