Legislative Biography -- 71st (2001) Session

BILL R. O'DONNELL

Republican

Clark County Senatorial

District No. 5

President, Computer Firm; Real Estate Broker, Salesman

 

 

Born:  1951; Quincy, Massachusetts.

Educated:  University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), B.S., Business and Economics; Naval Avionic School, Tennessee; Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Academy; Southern Nevada School of Real Estate; Aerleon Flight School Graduate.

Married:  Mary Hogan.

Children:  Meagan, Patrick, Colleen, Kyle.

Military:  United States Navy.

Hobbies/Special Interests:  Computers, music, golfing, reading, flying, real estate.

Legislative Service:  Nevada Assembly, 1985; Nevada Senate, 1987-2001--one special and nine regular sessions.  Legislative Commission:  Alternate, 1987-88; Member, 1989-91.  Majority Whip, 1989; Minority Whip, 1991; Chairman, Senate Committee on Transportation, 1997-2001.

 

Affiliations:  Leader of church music group; Citizens for Responsible Government; Nevada Association of the Handicapped; Child Watch Advisory Board.  Member, Board of Realtors.

 

Personal and Professional Achievements: Vice Chairman, Republican Caucus; Honor Society, UNLV; past part-time Instructor, Clark County Community College; past President, Section 10 Homeowners Association; past Member, Spring Valley Town Board; past Member, Board of Directors, St. Rose de Lima Hospital.  Owner:  Computer System Concepts; O'Donnell Business Center; Banner Realty.  Guest Musician, Easter Seals and March of Dimes Telethons; Coach, Rainbow League Soccer.