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| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=39b84a51-7c02-4184-acdc-ba524832d723 | RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO | 2014-12-11 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE December 11,2014 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the annual National Finals Rodeo, which takes place at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The National Finals Rodeo has been held in Las Vegas for the past 30 years of the event’s 55 year history. Often noted as the foremost championship rodeo event in the United States, I, along with my fellow Nevadans, am proud that it has called the Silver State home for so many years. The National Finals Rodeo was established in 1958 by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in order to determine the world champions in various events from bull riding to tie-down roping. First held in Dallas in 1959, the National Finals Rodeo was held in many different cities until 1984, when Las Vegas became its permanent home. An integral part of the Las Vegas community for 30 years, the National Finals Rodeo has brought more than 170,000 fans annually to see some of our nation’s toughest cowboys and cowgirls compete in ten days of competition. This event has become a yearly tradition not only for Nevadans, but for people across the nation and the world. As rodeo lovers and horse enthusiasts, my wife Lynne and I were thrilled to attend this year’s event. The National Finals Rodeo offers Nevadans and rodeo goers nationwide a place to truly experience the gritty, energetic entertainment the Wild West is best known for. In one of the hardest hit regions during the recession, this event plays an integral role in Nevada’s tourism economy. Tourism continues to be a prominent economic driver within the Silver State, and I am thrilled to learn this event will be a part of the Las Vegas community through 2024. I ask my colleagues to join me and all Nevadans in recognizing the National Finals Rodeo, a special event that has proudly called Las Vegas home for the past 30 years, and I would like to offer the best of luck to all who are participating in this year’s events. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |