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Robert Alan Cashell(April 22, 1938 – February 11, 2020) was an Americanbusinessmanandpolitician.He served as the mayor ofReno,Nevadafrom 2002 to 2014. He served as the 28thlieutenant governor of Nevadafrom 1983 to 1987 and on theNevada System of Higher EducationBoard of Regents from 1979 to 1982. He served as a board member forStation Casinosfrom June 17, 2011 until his death on February 11, 2020. Cashell was a moderate member of theRepublican Partyand was a former member of theDemocratic Party.
Bob Cashell | |
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| 27th Mayor ofReno | |
| In office November 13, 2002 – November 12, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Hillary Schieve |
| 28thLieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Governor | Richard Bryan |
| Preceded by | Myron E. Leavitt |
| Succeeded by | Bob Miller |
| Nevada System of Higher EducationBoard of Regents | |
| In office 1979–1982 | |
| Governor | Robert List |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Alan Cashell April 22, 1938 Longview, Texas,U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2020(aged 81) Reno, Nevada,U.S. |
| Resting place | Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican(1983–2020) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic(until 1983) |
| Spouse |
Nancy Parker (m.1964) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| Profession | Businessmanandpolitician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
Biography
editBecause of Bob Cashell's large contributions to UNR students, a football team field house at the University of Nevada was constructed, and named after him. Cashell was a prominent businessman, owning Cashell Enterprises, a hotel/casino company. He bought Bill & Effies, a truck stop, in 1967 and renamed itBoomtown Reno.He soldBoomtownin 1988, after turning the property into a casino/resort.
Cashell later managed several Nevada properties including:Karl's Silver Club(now the defunctBourbon Square Casino) inSparks,theBourbon Street Hotel and Casino(now demolished) inLas Vegas,TheOrmsby Housein Carson City, and theAvi Resort & Casinofor the Avi Indian Tribe inLaughlin.He was a partner in several ventures including: Carson Station (nowMax Casino) inCarson City,the Comstock Hotel & Casino (now The Residences at Riverwalk Towers) inRenoand the Holiday Casino (nowHarrah's) in Las Vegas. He has also owned several properties including: Winners Inn, Star Casino and Model T Truck Stop inWinnemuccaand the Alamo Truck Stop inSparks.His son, Robert Jr., was a partner in the new ownership of the Fitzgeralds Reno in downtown Reno (which is now theWhitney Peak Hotel). Cashell and his family owned and operate Alamo Truck Plaza inSparksand Topaz Lodge inGardnerville.
Cashell died on February 11, 2020, at the age of 81, after being atSaint Mary's Regional Medical Centerin Downtown Reno due to suffering heart problems and long-term illnesses.[1][2]
See also
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editKling, Dwayne.The Rise of The Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History, 1931–1981.University of Nevada Press (2000)
References
edit- ^Damon, Anjeanette; Hidalgo, Jason (February 11, 2020)."Remembering former Reno mayor Bob Cashell: A 'legendary character'".Reno Gazette Journal.
- ^"Former Reno mayor, lieutenant governor Bob Cashell dies at 81".The Nevada Independent.February 11, 2020.
External links
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