January 20, 2010

Washington, DC — Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement regarding President Obama’s nomination of Christopher Hoye for U.S. Marshal. Reid, who recommended Hoye for this position, called President Obama and requested that this appointment be made a priority following the tragic shooting at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas earlier this month.

“I was happy to recommend to President Obama that Christopher Hoye for U.S. Marshal, and pleased that he took my advice on this nomination. Lieutenant Hoye has served honorably in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, including on the Mobile Crime Saturation Team and the Homeland Security Saturation Team. Lieutenant Hoye is heavily decorated, having been honored as police officer of the year, commissioner of the year, and the Metro PD award for leadership. Christopher Hoye is an exceptional choice for U.S. Marshal, and I congratulate him as he takes this next step in his already impressive career.”