On the recordSeptember 22, 2005
I rise to pay tribute to Patricia Lynch and to recognize the contributions of Ms. Lynch to the State of Nevada. Patricia Lynch was first elected Reno City Attorney in 1987 and is currently serving her fifth term. She is a tremendous asset to our community and Nation. For the past 20 years Ms. Lynch has demonstrated a commitment to public service. She has performed countless hours of service to communities in northern Nevada and helped to coordinate and direct the efforts of local charitable organizations. Patricia began her career in public service as a legislative assistant to Representative John E. Moss from 1975 to 1977 in the United States House of Representatives; she is a current member of the board of directors of the John E. Moss Foundation. Patricia has also demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of women. She is a founding member and 1993 president of Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association. Her membership on Nevada statewide boards includes the Nevada Prosecution Advisory Council, Nevada Domestic Violence Prevention Council, and the Nevada Commission on Domestic Violence. In addition to her local and civic contributions, Patricia has served as an ambassador for the United States within the international legal community. She is a member of the World Jurist Association, WJA, and has presented papers at WJA conferences in Kiev, Ukraine in 1998 and Budapest, Hungary in 1999.…
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