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Shelley Berkley: I grew up in Las Vegas. My family moved there 38 years ago, and I have two wonderful children that are also growing up…

On the recordApril 29, 1999
I grew up in Las Vegas. My family moved there 38 years ago, and I have two wonderful children that are also growing up in Las Vegas. When I first moved to town, Las Vegas was a destination where many families did not think of coming. But today I can tell my colleague it is an entirely different environment. We have some of the most magnificent hotels in the world that cater to children, cater to families and have made our community family-friendly, and I can tell my colleague that when it comes to my children, my parents who also live in Las Vegas, when they take the grandchildren for an afternoon, most times they take them to the Las Vegas strip so they can enjoy the many attractions that are designed specifically for children and for families who come to my wonderful community.
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Shelley Berkley
Nevada

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Discussing the transformation of Las Vegas into a family-friendly destination.

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