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| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/notable-nevadans?ContentRecord_id=76129154-3bb9-44b4-8c14-48615c20a607 | CONGRATULATING MIKE CARRIGAN | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | CONGRATULATING MIKE CARRIGAN HON. DEAN HELLER OF NEVADA IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE November 18, 2014 Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Councilman Mike Carrigan, of Sparks, on his retirement. After serving as a member of the Sparks City Council for 15 years, Councilman Carrigan retired on November 10th, 2014. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him on his retirement after many years of hard work and dedication to the City of Sparks and the Silver State. Councilman Carrigan stands as a shining example of someone who has devoted their life to serving their county and community. Graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, he went on to serve in the United States Navy for 20 years as a naval aviator around the world. I extend my deepest gratitude to Councilman Carrigan for his courageous contributions to the United States of America and to freedom-loving nations around the world. His service to his country and his bravery and dedication earn him a place among the outstanding men and women who have valiantly defended our nation. I am both humbled and honored by Councilman Carrigan’s service to the community and am proud to call him a fellow Nevadan. After his many years of service, Councilman Carrigan moved to Nevada in the early 1990s with his wife, Cora, and their two daughters, Ashley and Molly. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno and earned his Master’s Degree in Journalism and soon began work as a newspaperman in Fallon. With his experience and expertise, Councilman Carrigan began teaching part-time in the Reynolds School of Journalism at his alma mater, where he taught journalism courses for several years. His desire to make positive changes in his community soon led to his first run and subsequent win in office on Sparks’ City Council. Upon being elected to the Sparks City Council in 1999, he has worked on numerous projects for the City of Sparks and has always strived to ensure that Sparks stayed family-oriented. Councilman Carrigan has remained committed to being a voice for the people of Sparks and has been a constant advocate for initiatives that meet the needs of Sparks’ families. Among his many accomplishments, one of his proudest was the construction of Golden Eagle Regional Park in his ward, which was built without the use of taxpayer funds. I am grateful for his dedication and commitment to the people of Sparks and to the State of Nevada. He exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and community service and should be proud of his long and meaningful career. Today, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in congratulating Councilman Carrigan on his retirement, and I offer my deepest appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada an even better place. I offer my best wishes for many successful and fulfilling years to come. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |