Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
By Kenny C. Guinn*1

The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the midst of a massive undertaking - the largest highway construction program ever for the State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been committed for current and future state transportation projects to address one of the most pressing needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I would like to give you a quick update on a few of these projects, as they represent a reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan areas while also providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our state's economy.*2

In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include (project costs in parentheses): U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow Curve and Summerlin Interchange ($42 million); Nevada¡¯s approach to Hoover Dam ($32 million); Interstate 215/I-515 Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215 Beltway ($82 million); upgrade of full interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard ($17.5 million); I-15 widening at Union Pacific Railroad overcrossing ($7.4 million); and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95 to Washington Avenue resurface and restripe, ($7 million).

In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from Reno to Washoe Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges ($80 million); Carson City Freeway, from Arrowhead to U.S. 50 East ($69 million); U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl, reconstruct interchange ($53 million); and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North McCarran Bridge ($31 million), which is being administered by the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission.

In addition, four new projects are in the early stages of construction or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas ($195 million); I-80 from Keystone Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck climbing lane ($8 million); U.S. 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct intersection ($11 million); U.S. 50 Lake Tahoe, binwall replacement ($3.6 million). Construction will also begin for the central Mesquite interchange on I-15 ($7 million); and $52 million has been earmarked for resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects throughout the state.

In the future, additional funding of nearly $500 million is planned for projects in southern Nevada, and another $430 million is slated for projects in northern Nevada.

As your Governor and chairman of the State Transportation Board, I am determined to support the improvement of our transportation infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing smoothly, safely, and efficiently for many years to come.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

***About the Author:

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.

In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.

Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Knowledge, experience, and professionalism with wisdom
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

The modern and creative philosophy of management is advanced on the following words of wisdom, among others:*2

***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"The secret of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. to know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

"As a bridge between the business and university, the integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, it's my pleasure to extend my knowledge, experience, and professionalism in public service for community and education at the adjunct capacity," said Jackie Glass, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party by Unity Council of Nevada in Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant on April 28, 2004 in Las Vegas.*3

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Businness and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Glass, Jackie. "A writing paragraph with signature on my appointment by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE PLAN TO SAVE NEVADANS UP TO $5 MILLION
By Kenny Guinn*1

Last week, Nevada joined several other states in an unprecedented plan to pool their collective purchasing power to gain deeper discounts on the prescription drug medicines provided by their state Medicaid programs. This innovative new plan will result in long overdue savings for taxpayers.*2

The multi-state purchasing plan announced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson includes Nevada, Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Vermont. By working together with state and federal officials, these states have joined together to reduce the costs of prescription drug costs for their citizens. As a result of the innovative plan, these states will utilize the proven private sector technique of pooling resources as leverage to negotiate lower prices with drug manufacturers.

The costs of prescription drugs unfortunately continue to escalate every year. This year, our state will spend about $100 million on prescription drug medicines for our most needy citizens. As a result of the new purchasing plan, Nevada’s Medicaid program prescription drug costs could be reduced by as much as $1.9 million this year. And, once the plan is fully implemented, savings will grow to about $5 million per year.

Finding innovative and cost-effective ways to help our citizens receive more inexpensive prescription drug medicines has been one of the primary goals of my administration. This focus has included the creation of our successful Senior Rx program and other assistance programs for elderly and disabled citizens. I would like to thank Secretary Tommy Thompson for helping us develop this new multi-state purchasing plan.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn - April 28, 2004;
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE PLAN TO SAVE NEVADANS UP TO $5 MILLION,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 28, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

***About the Author:

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.

In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.

Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Jackie Glass appoints Adjunct Associate Professor of the GSBPA of Washington Business and Technology Institute
By Valorie Vega, Bill Young, and Tiffany Chang

The Titus 2:7-8 of Bible tells us that, "In everything set ...an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemmed."*1

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2

"Through the recommendation by our several faculty members including District Judge Valorie Vega, Ms. Jackie Glass has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 9, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on March 10, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Following the spirit of entrepreneurship, Jackie Glass has always been willing to take a challenge head on. Now she is on her challenge!

While still in high school, Jackie worked as a waitress to help buy her school supplies and school clothes. When she decided to attend the University of Georgia, she continued as a waitress and worked her way through college. She took on extracurricular assignments, and earned a degree in journalism.

Her journalism career brought Jackie to Las Vegas in 1978 where she began as a radio news reporter. She moved quickly to television and served as both a morning anchor and crime beat reporter. As she followed the course of the trials she covered, she watched attorneys in action, and knew she could do as well. A new challenge lay before her.

Once again, she worked her way through college, graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law. In 1984, Jackie passed the Nevada Bar exam before graduation, received her Juris Doctor Degree,*3 was admitted to the Nevada Bar, and married her husband, Steve Wolfson.

With her husband, Jackie worked to build their successful law practice while helping at her daughters' school, chaperoning field trips to Washington, DC, supporting the Girl Scouts and projects such as Nevada Reading Week.

On the professional side, Jackie has lectured at the UNLV Boyd School of Law, spoke on law topics at local high schools, and appeared on the KLVX show, "Law for the Layman". She has devoted years as a hearing master to juvenile, domestic and paternity issues as well as criminal law.

She credits her seventeen years of legal experience and her work as a journalist on the crime beat for giving her an insight for the law, the role of the judiciary, the needs of victims, and for ways to make our system work better.

She served as a member of the Las Vegas Housing Authority Board and spent six years as a Board Member of the Senior Citizens Law Project.

As a District Court Judge of Department 5, Nevada, Jackie Glass is part of a new generation involved with her family, her profession and her community to make a difference for all of us here in our Silver State.

People with integrity live with clear consciences. "To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice," stated in the Proverbs 21:3 of Bible.*4

"I agree with Judge Valorie Vega's idea to be honored as a Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). She wrote: 'It will undoubtedly provide me with avenuess for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated.' I'm glad also to share the similar position as its faculty member--- Obligatory Legal Counselor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF).

"It's significant. Dr. Tony Lei told me that for comunity service --- that based on 'love in action is service above self' --- the abundanct reward from one's humune love, spiritual excellence, and professionalism of expertise are far more greater than solely his or her title," said Jackie Glass, Esq. on April 18, 2002. Jackie is now a famous District Judge of Nevada.*5

On March 9, 2004 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community for Ms. Ellen Knowlton, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, as the Speaker; Jackie was very pleased to learn from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, that she was challenged with a teaching professionalism in the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI for our community at an adjucnt capacity.*6

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References

*1. New International Version. (2000) "God's Words of life for Dads," Grand Rapids, Michigan: The Zondervan Corporation.
*2. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton appoints Adjunct Asoociate Professor of GSBPA of WBTI,' (2003), "Newsbrief of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Glass, Jackie, 'Literatures and resume of Jackie Glass,' (2002) "An e-mail from Jackie Glass to WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: Office Room of the Law Firm for Jackie Glass.
*4. PAI of WBTI. 'The wisdom of happiness and success,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*5. New International Version (2000)
"Integrity,' "God's Words of life for Dads," Grand Rapids, Michigan: The Zondervan Corporation.
*6 Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

The following is our post for community service through the courtesy of the "Senior Activities," of "Las Vegas Review-Journal":

Sunday, April 18, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

LAS VEGAS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (229-6454).

Classes and activities include beading and knitting, painting, pinochle, exercise classes, blood-pressure checks, monthly birthday parties and living will workshops. Aerobics classes are at 9 a.m. Mondays through Fridays.

A Chicago-style lunch featuring hot dogs and Chicago-style pizza will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.