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2022’s first Las Vegas baby born not a second too soon

Decker Lewis (Valley Health System)
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By Sabrina Schnur Las Vegas Review-Journal
January 1, 2022 - 4:51 pm
 
Updated January 1, 2022 - 5:58 pm

He waited until the stroke of midnight to make his appearance as the first baby of the new year in Las Vegas.

Decker Lewis was born at 12:00 a.m. Saturday at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, according to a Valley Health System representative.

Decker weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19.5 inches.

His parents, Katelin and Brandon Lewis, said they are looking forward to introducing the boy to his big sister, Navy.

Contact Sabrina Schnur at sschnur@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0278. Follow @sabrina_schnur on Twitter.

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