AR 5 — Adds former Assemblymember Odis “Tyrone” Thompson to the Assembly Wall of Distinction. (BDR R-1162)

A.R.Assembly Resolution No.

55–Assemblymembers AYeager, SSEMBLYJauregui Rand ESOLUTIONHafen NOFILE .NUMBER..........

5–ASSEMBLYMEMBERS Y EAGER , AUREGUI AND H AFEN M AY 7, 2025 ____________ Read and Adopted SUMMARY—Adds former Assemblymember Odis “Tyrone” Thompson to the Assembly Wall of Distinction.

(BDR R-1162) ~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;

matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

and W HEREAS , Spanning three decades, Tyrone’s career in Nevada was dedicated to public service and included work in various positions in local and state government and service on boards and as a volunteer for many important causes, including as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care for over 17 years;

andsed and neglected children in W HEREAS , When Tyrone was appointed to the Nevada Assembly to fill a vacancy during the 2013 Legislative Session, he took the opportunity to study the issues and discovered a passion for - *AR5* – 2 – representing his constituents, especially underrepresented persons, including homeless and vulnerable persons;

and W HEREAS , Tyrone served on various committees and held many positions at the Legislature, including being selected to serve during - 83rd Session (2025) – 2 – the 2019 Legislative Session as Assembly Majority Whip and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Education;

and W HEREAS , Tyrone’s famous, heartwarming smile will be long remembered as the embodiment of his character, and his tireless - *AR5* – 3 – advocacy, compassion for others, leadership, dedication and work ethic will continue to serve as an inspiration;

now, therefore, be it R ESOLVED BY THE AASSEMBLY SSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF N EVADA , That for his outstanding service in the Assembly and his dedication to the people of this State, Odis “Tyrone” Thompson is hereby added to the Assembly Wall of Distinction;

and be it furtherebyfurther added to R ESOLVED , That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the family of former Assemblymember Tyrone Thompson;

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