“I can and I will” is the motto that guided the life of the Honorable Addeliar D.Guy III. Judge Guy was distinguished as the first African-American to serve as a District Court Judge in the history of Nevada. He also served as the first African-American Deputy District Attorney and Chief Deputy District Attorney of Clark County. He believed that education was the “key” and established the Addeliar D. Guy III Law School Scholarship Fund and the “Spirit of Nevada” Art and Essay Contest for middle and high school students.
His caring for the community and especially for young people was recognized by many civic organizations including Addeliar D. Guy Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board, NAACP Advisory Board, Boy Scouts of America Advisory Board and Senator Harry Reid’s Academy Selection Board.
Addeliar D.Guy III Elementary School opened in 1998.
