May, Paul W., Jr., 1928-2000

Assemblyman Paul W. May, Jr. served in the Nevada Legislature from 1966 until 1984. May was born in Hot Springs, Virginia on January 2, 1928. In 1943, he and his family moved to North Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduating from Las Vegas High School, May spent three years in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked as a real estate agent and broker and as a lobbyist for the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada. May chaired the Assembly Standing Committee on Taxation for six of the ten sessions he served. May was also involved in numerous community organizations, such as the Las Vegas Elks, American Legion, North Las Vegas Township Democratic Club, the Air Force Association, and the Masons. May died on November 14, 2000.

Source: "The Eighty-Ninth Day," Nevada Legislature, accessed November 21, 2017. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/Journal/Assembly/Final/aj089.html.