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Whereas, Nevadans were deeply grieved to learn of the death of Louis

W. Bergevin on February 19, 1998; and

Whereas, Lou Bergevin was born on June 22, 1922, in the old brick

hospital on Main Street in Gardnerville and remained a life-long Douglas

County resident; and

Whereas, After attending Gardnerville Grammar School and Douglas

County High School, Lou Bergevin studied mechanical engineering at the

University of Nevada, Reno; and

Whereas, Lou Bergevin served in the United States Army Air Force

ordnance department for 6 years from 1941 to 1946 and was overseas for 3

1/2 years; and

Whereas, During his esteemed career in public service, Lou Bergevin

served as a member and past President of the Douglas County School

Board, as a member of the Nevada State Board of Education for 11 years

presiding as President from 1961 to 1970 and as a member of the Nevada

Tax Commission from 1970 to 1974; and

Whereas, Lou Bergevin received the Cattleman of the Year award in

1971 and was President of the Nevada Cattleman’s Association from 1978

to 1979; and

Whereas, Lou Bergevin served for 14 years as an Assemblyman from

1979 to 1992, participating in seven regular and three special sessions; and

Whereas, During his tenure as an Assemblyman, Lou Bergevin was a

member of the Taxation Committee, Chairman of the Committee on

Government Affairs in 1985, Chairman of the Legislative Commission in

1985 and 1986, served as Minority Floor Leader for the 1987 and 1989

legislative sessions and Minority Whip for the 1991 legislative session; and

Whereas, While serving the State of Nevada as an Assemblyman, Lou

Bergevin wrote and helped develop tax measures that protected veterans

and senior citizens and urged the passage of a law that required residential

construction taxes to be used in the neighborhoods where they were

collected; and

Whereas, After his years as an Assemblyman, Lou Bergevin and his

wife, Luetta Dressler Bergevin, worked together managing the Fred

Dressler Ranch, one of Nevada’s largest ranching operations owned by the

Dressler family; and

Whereas, Assemblyman Lou Bergevin is survived by his wife, Luetta,

son, Lee Bergevin of Sparks, daughter, Jeanne Russell of Carson City,

sister, Lillian, five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and several

nieces and nephews; 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 offer their sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the

family and friends of Louis W. Bergevin; and be it further

Resolved, That Lou Bergevin will long be remembered by his friends

in the Nevada Legislature for his wisdom and leadership ability as he

helped guide this legislative body through major changes in the Nevada tax

system; and be it further

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

copy of this resolution to Lou Bergevin’s beloved wife, Luetta, and to his

children, Lee Bergevin and Jeanne Russell.

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