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Melvin D. Close Jr.

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Melvin D. Close Jr.
Member of the Nevada General Assembly
In office
1964–1970
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
1970–1982
Personal details
Born(1934-04-24)April 24, 1934
Provo, Utah, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 2023(2023-06-08) (aged 89)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKathleen Close
ChildrenMelvin D. Close III, Stephanie Close, Michael Close
Residence(s)Las Vegas Valley, U.S.
ProfessionAttorney

Melvin D. Close Jr. (April 24, 1934 – June 8, 2023) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Nevada General Assembly. An attorney, he is an alumnus of Brigham Young University and the UC Berkeley School of Law.[1] He was Speaker of the General Assembly from 1967 to 1968, and President pro tempore of the Senate in 1977 and 1981. Close died at home in Las Vegas, on June 8, 2023, at the age of 89.[2]

References

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  1. ^ http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Division/Research/LegInfo/OHP/transcripts/Close.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Melvin D Close Jr". Legacy. Retrieved 17 October 2024.