Hazard, H. E. (Harry Edward), 1893-1971

Harry Edward "Hap" Hazard (1893-1971) served two terms in the Nevada State Assembly, served as chairman of the Clark County Democratic Party, and operated a real estate business in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hazard was a member of the Ninth Infantry in World War I. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931 and held leadership positions in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He also became very active in the Clark County Democratic Party. In the 1930s, Hazard was appointed to the Nevada Tax Commission, first in the liquor tax division and then in the gasoline tax division. He served in the 1939 and 1947 sessions of the Nevada Assembly and in 1947 was elected Speaker of the Assembly. He also held positions on the State Council of Defense, the State Boxing Commission, and the Clark County Housing Authority. Following Hazard's legislative service, he went into real estate. He operated a partnership with former Las Vegas mayor, Charles Duncan Baker. Hazard passed away in 1971 after a long illness. His wife, Ruth E. Hazard (1907-1997) was active in the Mesquite Club.

Sources:

"Harry Hazard," Las Vegas Review-Journal. October 24, 1971.

"Ruth E. Hazard," Las Vegas Review-Journal. April 25, 1997.