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Whereas, The members of this legislative body note with regret the sad

passing of former Nevada Legislator Max J. Bennett on September 19,

1998; and

Whereas, Max Bennett was born in the town of Duncan, Oklahoma, on

July 10, 1952; and

Whereas, Max Bennett attended East Central University in Ada,

Oklahoma, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in mathematics and in

physics; and

Whereas, After moving to Nevada, Max Bennett joined the Clark

County Republican Party Central Committee, served on its Executive

Committee and was honored in 1994 with the Clark County GOP

"Leadership Award"; and

Whereas, In 1994, Max Bennett was elected to the Nevada Legislature

to represent Assembly District No. 14; and

Whereas, During Max Bennett’s term in the 68th session of the

Nevada Legislature, he received praise for his sincerity and hard work as a

member of the Assembly Standing Committees on Education and on

Government Affairs, in addition to his service as a Vice Chairman on the

Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and

Mining; and

Whereas, One of Max Bennett’s special interests was working with the

Department of Education’s Educational Outreach Program; and

Whereas, Former Assemblyman Max Bennett is survived by two

daughters, Nicole of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Jennifer of Las Vegas, a son,

Matthew, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, his father, Jack Sr., of San Antonio,

Texas, and a brother, Jack Jr., of Countyline, Oklahoma; now, therefore, be

it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

Concurring, That the members of the 70th session of the Nevada

Legislature extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Max J.

Bennett; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a

copy of this resolution to Max Bennett’s children, Nicole, Jennifer and

Matthew.

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