Former Nevada Gov. and U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan, 88, probably remembers your dog’s name, even if you told him years ago.

Throughout his nearly 60-year career, the Las Vegas Democrat earned a reputation for his steel-trap memory and an amiability that went beyond the standard political schmoozing. He could remember minute details about a colleague’s life, and he would make an effort to talk with every constituent if they came to visit him in Washington, D.C.

He showed off that sharp memory last year with his book, “My Life in Nevada Politics,” penned with author John L. Smith, that detailed his upbringing, his storied career in politics and how much Nevada has changed through the years.

“He still has that phenomenal memory and that great politician’s ability to not just remember you, but

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