Sam Gibbons: “the State of Nevada and the Senior Citizens Center in Carson City lost a dear and loyal friend yesterday. Before his…”

“the State of Nevada and the Senior Citizens Center in Carson City lost a dear and loyal friend yesterday. Before his death yesterday, Bruce Cottam served over 4,000 volunteer hours, doing everything from building maintenance to modification projects. As a 6-year member of the Advisory Counsel for the Senior Center, Bruce served on the Finance Committee and was Chairman of the Building Committee. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in developing the plans and construction model for an expansion project of the Senior Center which will be constructed this spring. His dedication to seniors of this community can serve as an example to each of us here in Congress. Bruce worked diligently, knowing that his volunteer hours would help save the Senior Center from facing enormous cost with a limited budget. He did all this hard work day in and day out, without ever recounting his own efforts. Each and every day Bruce would show up with a smile and friendly greeting, searching for the next project to be done. Although Bruce lost his life yesterday, his legacy in the State of Nevada will live on, as will his commitment to the seniors and staff of the Carson City Senior Center.”