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Harry Reid nasceu e foi criado em Searchlight, Nevada, ele é o filho mais jovem da família Reid, seu pai chamava-se Harry Reid e sua mãe Inez Reid e tiveram quatro filhos.

Searchlight é uma área rural é uma cidade mineira, onde seu pai era um trabalhador de minas. Seu pai tinha somente o oitavo grau da educação, e sua mãe nunca concluiu o ensino médio. Reid cresceu em uma pequena cidade onde não existia nem sequer canalização de esgotos, a escola que ele freqüentou usava o mesmo professor durante os oito anos do ensino fundamental.

Harry Reid freqüentou a Basic High School em Henderson, porque não havia escola secundária em Searchlight. Ele mudou-se com a família para Henderson, assim ele poderia estar perto da escola. Na escola, ele conheceu Landra Gould que se tornou sua namorada nesse período de estudo. Em 1959, dois anos depois de terem se graduado no ensino médio, Harry e Landra se casaram. Eles têm uma filha, Lana, e quatro filhos, Rory, Leif, Josh, e Key.

Depois de formados no ensino médio, alguns empresários ajudaram Harry Reid a financiar seus estudos através de bolsas de ensino para o estudo colegial. Ele também obteve bolsas de estudo, para que sua esposa pudesse terminar o colégio sem precisar trabalhar, assim ela pode freqüentar a escola também. Em 1961, Harry Reid se formou pela Utah State University. Logo após essa formatura ele então ganhou um grau de direito da Universidade George Washington.

Foi no estado de Utah que Harry e Landra Reid conheceram e se filiaram à A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias, depois de receber vários anos de ensino e exemplo de membros da Igreja. Durante seus anos como um estudante de direito, Reid durante as noites trabalhava como policial.

Após ter se formado em direito, a família regressou à Reid Henderson, onde Reid tornou-se um advogado na cidade. Posteriormente ele foi, então, eleito para a Assembléia do Estado de Nevada, em 1968, com apenas 28 anos de idade. Ele se tornou o mais jovem Tenente Governador na historia do estado de Nevada, ele foi eleito 30 anos de idade. Em seguida, foi nomeado presidente da comissão de jogos de Nevada, isso em 1977. Ele ficou ainda envolvido no exercício da profissão de direito privado por alguns anos e, em seguida, foi eleito em 1982 para o primeiro de dois mandatos, como representante especial nos Estados Unidos.

Eleito para o Senado em 1986, ele tem servido quatro mandatos. Ele desenvolveu uma reputação valiosa de homem de consenso e ainda um habilidosos legislador criador de leis. Orrin Hatch afirmou: "Todos precisamos respeitar o senador Reid. Ele é uma das vozes mais moderadas por aqui, é ele quem tenta obter e fazer com que as coisas funcionem por aqui”.

Em 1998, ele foi escolhido pelos seus colegas de trabalho para servir como assistente Democrático Líder. "Depois que ele ganhou seu quarto mandato em 2004, por uma ampla margem de votos, ele foi eleito por unanimidade como líder do partido Democrata do Senado norte americano.

Ele foi o primeiro Mórmon a ser eleito a um alto cargo de liderança política, essa é a mais alta classificação política que um Mórmon político alcançou na historia norte americana. Apesar de seu sucesso na carreira política, ele ainda mora em Searchlight onde fica sua casa e onde vive com sua família, quando ele não está em Washington.

Reid diz sobre sua adesão à igreja:

Nossas bênçãos são muitas. Temos cinco filhos e em breve teremos doze netos. Todos os nossos cinco filhos têm estudam na BYU, e todos foram casados no templo. Cada filho tem sido um exemplo positivo para nós. Após esses muitos anos penso que a Igreja tem sido um constante, alicerce firme, sólido e positivo para a minha vida e família. Não sei como as coisas seriam sem a direção da Igreja, que tem sido uma bússola em minha vida. [[en: From MormonWiki Jump to: navigation, search Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat

Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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[[en: From MormonWiki Jump to: navigation, search Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat

Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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[[en: From MormonWiki Jump to: navigation, search Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat

Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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From MormonWiki Jump to: navigation, search Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat

Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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From MormonWiki Jump to: navigation, search Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat

Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

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Harry Reid was born and raised in Searchlight, Nevada, the youngest of Harry and Inez Reid's four sons. Searchlight is a rural mining town, where Reid's father was a hardrock miner. His father had an eighth grade education, and his mother never completed high school. Reid grew up in a small cabin without indoor plumbing, and attended a school that employed one teacher for eight grade levels. He attended Basic High School in Henderson, because there was no high school in Searchlight. He boarded with local families in Henderson, so he could be near the school. At Basic High, he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959, two years after they had graduated from Basic, Harry and Landra were married. They have a daughter, Lana, and four sons, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key.

After high school, some Henderson businessmen helped to finance a college education for Harry Reid. He also obtained scholarships, and his wife Landra left college to work, so he could attend school. In 1961, Reid graduated from Utah State University. He then earned a law degree from George Washington University. It was at Utah State that Harry and Landra Reid joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after receiving many years of teaching and example from Church members. During his years as a law student, Reid worked nights as a U.S. Capitol police officer. After law school, the Reid family returned to Henderson, where Reid became the city attorney. He was then elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1968, at age 28. He became the youngest Lieutenant Governor in Nevada history, elected when he was 30 years old. He then was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1977. He engaged in private law practice for a few years, and then was elected in 1982 to the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

Elected to the Senate in 1986, he has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.” In 1998, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the “Whip.” After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. He is the first Mormon to serve as majority leader and is the highest ranking elected Mormon in American History. In spite of his success, he still calls Searchlight his home and lives there with his family, when he is not in Washington.

Reid says of his Church membership:

   Our blessings are many. We have five children and soon will have twelve grandchildren. All five of our children have attended BYU, and all have been married in the temple. Each child has been a positive example for us. After these many years I believe that the Church has been a steady, positive blueprint for my life. Without the direction of the Church, I would have been without a compass. [1] 

External Links

   * Harry Reid - United States Senator
   * Harry Reid - Mormon Testimonies
   * An introduction to basic Mormon beliefs and practices
   * Harry Reid - Wikipedia 

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