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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DOUGLAS' APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

IT IS OUR PLEASURE of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) TO POST the following Press Release soon after we received it from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Carson City, Nevada, U. S. A., on Friday at 8:06 a. m. March 26, 2004. Judge Michael Douglas has been a long time good friend of Asian American Community and WBTI. A heartily congradulations to Mike has been extended to him through this article from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(by a second e-mail) 8:35 a.m., March 26, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced Friday that he has named Chief Clark County District Judge Michael L. Douglas of Las Vegas to the Supreme Court of Nevada, replacing Justice Myron Leavitt, who passed away in January.

Douglas will serve on the Supreme Court until January 2005, when Nevada voters will elect a new justice for Seat F.

"Judge Douglas has impeccable credentials and is a worthy addition to the Supreme Court of Nevada," Gov. Guinn said. "Since 1996 he has served with distinction as District Court Judge for the State of Nevada. As Chief Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, he is eminently qualified. Although replacing a man like Justice Leavitt - who was a good friend of mine - is by no means easy, Judge Douglas is a man of great intellect with all of the positive character traits that have always distinguished the great justices of our state." *2

Douglas was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had selected Douglas, Las Vegas attorney Gregory Smith and Reno attorney David Hunter Hamilton as finalists.

"I would like to thank the selection panel and Chief Justice Miriam Shearing for their work leading up to this appointment," Gov. Guinn said. "I also want to thank all the candidates who applied for consideration and especially the other two finalists, Gregory Smith and David Hamilton, who had impressive credentials."

Douglas, 56, was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from Dorsey High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1971. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Calif.

"I am greatly honored to receive this appointment from Gov. Guinn," Douglas said. "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with the other justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada during a very important juncture in the history of our state."

Douglas, a 22-year resident of Las Vegas, becomes the first African-American Justice in the 140-year history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas moved to Las Vegas in 1982. From 1982-84 he worked as staff attorney and directing attorney for Nevada Legal Services in Clark County. From November 1984 through December 1995, he served as Deputy District Attorney for the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Since 1996, he has served as a District Court Judge for the State of Nevada, primarily handling civil and criminal motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.

Douglas' membership in bar associations, professional or judicial societies as well as other organizations is extensive. He is a member of the Litigation and Rules Committee and Education Committee for the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada; he is currently the Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association, having previously served as secretary, trustee and on the organization・s Education Committee; he is President-Elect of the Nevada American Inns of Court, is a Judicial Delegate to the American Bar Association; has served on the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, the Professionalism Committee and Access to Justice of the State Bar of Nevada, has served on the Education Committee of the Clark County Bar Association, served as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and is a member of the Nevada Gaming Attorneys, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association and American Judges Association.

His honors include: 1996, National Federation of Black Public Administrators Mark of Excellence Award; 1998, Black Law Students Association (Western Region) Community Service Award; 1998-2004, Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada; 2001, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 53rd Western Regional Convention Hall of Fame Award; 2002, Who's Who Historical Society; 2003, Nevada Law Foundation Colleague. In addition, Douglas, who is married, has been a long-time youth sports volunteer and coach.*3

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'March 26, 2004 - GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 26, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DOUGLAS' APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

IT IS OUR PLEASURE of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) TO POST the following Press Release soon after we received it from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Carson City, Nevada, U. S. A., on Friday at 8:06 a. m. March 26, 2004. Judge Michael Douglas has been a long time good friend of Asian American Community and WBTI. A heartily congradulations to Mike has been extended to him through this article from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (*After spelling check by WBTI.): March 26, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced Friday that he has named Chief Clark County District Judge Michael L. Douglas of Las Vegas to the Supreme Court of Nevada, replacing Justice Myron Leavitt, who passed away in January.

Douglas will serve on the Supreme Court until January 2005*2, when Nevada voters will elect a new justice for Seat F.

"Judge Douglas has impeccable credentials and is a worthy addition to the Supreme Court of Nevada," Gov. Guinn said. "Since 1996 he has served with distinction as District Court Judge for the State of Nevada. As Chief Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, he is eminently qualified. Although replacing a man like Justice Leavitt - who was a good friend of mine - is by no means easy, Judge Douglas is a man of great intellect with all of the positive character traits that have always distinguished the great justices of our state." *3

Douglas was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had selected Douglas, Las Vegas attorney Gregory Smith and Reno attorney David Hunter Hamilton as finalists.

"I would like to thank the selection panel and Chief Justice Miriam Shearing for their work leading up to this appointment," Gov. Guinn said. "I also want to thank all the candidates who applied for consideration and especially the other two finalists, Gregory Smith and David Hamilton, who had impressive credentials."

Douglas, 56, was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from Dorsey High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1971. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Calif.

"I am greatly honored to receive this appointment from Gov. Guinn," Douglas said. "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with the other justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada during a very important juncture in the history of our state."

Douglas, a 22-year resident of Las Vegas, becomes the first African-American Justice in the 140-year history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas moved to Las Vegas in 1982.*4 From 1982-84 he worked as staff attorney and directing attorney for Nevada Legal Services in Clark County. From November 1984 through December 1995, he served as Deputy District Attorney for the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Since 1996, he has served as a District Court Judge for the State of Nevada, primarily handling civil and criminal motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.

Douglas' membership in bar associations, professional or judicial societies as well as other organizations is extensive. He is a member of the Litigation and Rules Committee and Education Committee for the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada; he is currently the Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association, having previously served as secretary, trustee and on the organization・s Education Committee; he is President-Elect of the Nevada American Inns of Court, is a Judicial Delegate to the American Bar Association; has served on the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, the Professionalism Committee and Access to Justice of the State Bar of Nevada, has served on the Education Committee of the Clark County Bar Association, served as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and is a member of the Nevada Gaming Attorneys, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association and American Judges Association.

His honors include: 1996, National Federation of Black Public Administrators Mark of Excellence Award; 1998, Black Law Students Association (Western Region) Community Service Award; 1998-2004, Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada; 2001, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 53rd Western Regional Convention Hall of Fame Award; 2002, Who's Who Historical Society; 2003, Nevada Law Foundation Colleague. In addition, Douglas, who is married, has been a long-time youth sports volunteer and coach.*5

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. It was '2004' on the first and original printing of the Press Release.
*3. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'March 26, 2004 - GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 26, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*4. Office of the Governor. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE
By PAI of WBTI*1

In order to post it immedeately soon after we received the following Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, we did not put our essay together with the material this time:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*2 March 25, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-56

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced on Thursday that the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has called for 13,588 acre-feet of water to aid drought-stricken Walker Lake. The move comes after a U.S. Ninth District Court judge ruled Monday to support a temporary transfer of water from the state's wildlife management area near Yerington.*3

Gov. Guinn*4 said the transfer is a "productive step" as a number of federal, state and local groups continue to work together in negotiating solutions to Walker Lake・s diminishing water levels and the impact it is having on the lake's surrounding ecosystem.

"We appreciate the working groups and their ongoing efforts to facilitate positive discussions and solutions," Gov. Guinn said. "We know this is a temporary transfer, but we are hopeful that continued negotiations will result in a long-term solution."

Terry Crawforth, NDOW Director, called the action a "stopgap" measure that will allow the Walker Lake Mediation Group time to develop long-term solutions to aid the desert lake.

"Drought has really forced this issue, and with the Walker Lake ecosystem as we know it on the verge of collapse, we felt it was critical to act," Crawforth said. "Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area will be dryer this year, but we felt it was essential to do something now."

U.S. Ninth District Court Judge Edward C. Reed approved the transfer to change the place and manner of use of the water from state-owned Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area to Walker Lake. The temporary order will be in place through Oct. 31, 2004. In addition, NDOW has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that will provide a $2.3 million grant to the state to construct new infrastructure on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area to increase efficiency and improve wetlands on the area, while making additional water available to Walker Lake.

"We have so many partners to thank in this effort," Crawforth said. Gov. Guinn was particularly effective in requesting funding from the Department of Interior and establishing the Walker Lake Mediation Group. In addition, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid's efforts to acquire Terminal Lakes funding was instrumental to the project." Partners included the Bureau of Reclamation, Sen. Reid, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Walker River Irrigation District, Lyon, Mineral and Mono Counties, the Walker River Paiute Tribe, along members of the Walker Lake Mediation Group.

The water that would have been used to support the wildlife management area will flow down to Walker Lake. The area will be dried temporarily to allow leveling and reconfiguration of wetland units, which will increase the benefit to wildlife over the long term. Infrastructure construction will improve water delivery systems and increase the holding capacity of wetlands that support a number of wildlife species. The increased efficiency on the area will allow increased inflows to Walker Lake over the long term. The Bureau of Reclamation grant is funded under Sen. Reid's Desert Terminal Lakes Program.

"The improvements on the management area will improve wildlife habitat at Mason Valley, while giving Walker Lake a temporary shot in the arm that it needs," Crawforth said.

NDOW staff immediately called for the state・s full allotment of 13,588 acre-feet on Tuesday, and increased flows have already entered the system. It will take about two months of water flows for the full transfer to occur. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has completed a strategy called the Weber Operational Plan, to address operational releases of upstream water deliveries. That plan will be used to monitor the success of the project.

Rich Haskins, Fisheries Bureau Chief for NDOW, said any water will be helpful in reducing the excessive salinity and alkalinity that now affect the overall health of Walker Lake.

"The total dissolved solids are in excess of 15,000 mg/liter, which is the highest in the recorded history of the lake," Haskins said. "Those levels threaten our ability to manage Walker Lake as a recreational fishery. The ability of the tui chub, the forage fish in the lake, to spawn is impaired, as is our ability to stock fish. The loss of tui chub impacts fish-eating birds, such as the common loon that Walker is known for, as well as the Lahontan cutthroat trout, our state fish, that is found at Walker Lake."

"Water from the state wildlife area may only reduce total dissolved solids levels slightly, but this is progress and we know continued negotiations are the real answer." *5
Office of the Governor Media contact:

101 North Carson Street Kelly Clark
Carson City, NV 89701 Department of Wildlife
Fax: 775-684-7198 (775) 688-1555

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'Press Release: March 25, 2004 -GOV GUINN ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 25, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*5. Office of the Governor. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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One of our effort to love our people, land, and country
By Kenny Guinn*1

Due to efforts undertaken by Nevada and California, it's official: the air in the Lake Tahoe Basin contains lower levels of exhaust gases than it did in the 1970s. On February 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe Basin as having attained the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is one of several pollutants contained in motor vehicle exhaust.*2

This reclassification resulted from many years of hard work by several different agencies. The State of Nevada, through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, has been monitoring the air at Stateline since 1975, when data showed that the national carbon monoxide standard was being violated. Consequently, the entire Basin was designated as a non-attainment area. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection partnered with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the California Air Resources Board and developed a plan for reducing carbon monoxide to acceptable levels. Nevada and California's plans were approved by the EPA in 1984.

Due to plan implementation, begun in the mid-1970s, the levels of carbon monoxide in the Basin have not exceeded the federal standard since 1978. However, once a site has been found in violation and is designated as a "non-attainment" area, a major effort is required to prove compliance with the federal standard has been achieved.

It was not easy to get a re-designation, but Nevada was able to provide 25 years' of quality assured data to demonstrate attainment.

The improvements in air quality at Lake Tahoe can be attributed to a number of factors, including refinements made in automobile technologies and implementation of local changes such as synchronized traffic lights, improved public transit, and expanded bike trails and parking capacity.

Today, a 10-year maintenance plan is in place, ensuring complete compliance with the standard in the future. The State of Nevada and its partners in California, including local governments in both states, have committed to continuous tracking of carbon monoxide concentrations and adherence to contingency plans, which address problems that may arise in the future. Though these efforts, the Lake Tahoe Basin will retain the premier environmental characteristics that have long made it "the gem of the Sierra." *3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- March 24, 2004, ,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 24, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Summerlin --- the famous and modern community in Nevada, U. S. A.
By PAI of WBTI*1

During the past eleven years, Summerlin has been the fastest growing Master Planned Community in the country. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, this community offers a unique lifestyle to its residents. Surrounded by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Summerlin consists of several villages of residential properties, schools cultural centers, shopping, parks, trails, professional and medical facilities and golf courses. More than one-third of Summerlin's acreage is designated as open space, which includes parks, trails, golf courses and nature trails. Ours in Summerlin is something good for many people!

"The enormous Summerlin community is the most celebrated development in the northwest region of Las Vegas. In 1999, Summerlin let the country in new home sales among mater-planned communities with 2,281 homes sold, a 17 percent increase over the previous year. Within this community, there are 170 models to choose from, priced between $100,000 and $1 million. Other communities in the region include Queensridge, a 1,100-acre, master-planned community with a residential complement of 850 acres; the Lakes, which offers residents lakeside homes with boating and fishing; and Los Prados, an active adult community. The near northwest is home to one of Las Vegas' oldest neighborhoods; know locally as the Scotch 80s," described in the post.*2

"Bordered by Rancho Road, I-15, Oakey Boulevard, and Charleston Ave, this community of large, ranch-style residences was once home to BB King, Shecky Greene, and Diana Ross. The Valley・s largest assemblage of golf courses in the northwest, including the Badlands, Painted Desert, Los Prados, and Angel Park. Shopping at Meadows Mall and the Sahara Pavilion oasis nearby, and several neighborhood casinos, such as Santa Fe Station, Fiesta, and the Texas Station, offer fine dining and gaming, making it more convenient for residents who would prefer not to drive to the Strip. Apartments are plentiful, especially in the area of Sahara Road near Arville Street." *3

South Shores is one of the most important community in Summerlin. Dr. Tony Lei has been elected to the Board of the South Shores Community Association since 1993. The follwoing is a sample of his literature for the election in 2003:*4

"I wish to serve as a delegate because": I (Dr. Tony Lei) will offer my endeavor, knowledge, and ability to carry out the duties for the rights and benefits of the homeowners and residents here in our community. I'll work to motivate both the good production and human relations on the work performance of our Association and the Management Company which we, the homeowners, are paying service fees to support.

"Qualifications I feel will benefit the community": Delegates who are good in managemt knowledge and experience will do better with the Home Association Company to promote the work performance for the rights and benefits of our homeowners. Many years as an Associate Professor and Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chung Hsing University and Pepperdine University, I may use my knowledge to serve our community. Many institutions such as Nevadan U. S. Representative of the Congress, District Attorney Office of Clark County, Constable's Office of Las Vegas Township, among others invited me as the Senior Advisor, I may use my experience to work for our homeowners and residents. I received my M.B.A. and Ed.D. in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, but my knowledge and experience will be also important for me to service our community together with my sincere and humble personal traits.

"Other information I wish to share": "Dr. Tony Lei has worked for our community in Southern Nevada more than ten years based on his belief that 'By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let our heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and evision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy.' We need such a people like him to work for our community," said a District Judge of our Family Court. I love the atmosphere here, I love the environment here, and especially I love the people here in our community. We should expect both of our Association and Management Company put effort to help our community be of our homeowners, by our homeowners , and for our homeowners. It's a good thing by working for you at the same time working for our families also because both of us are homeowners.*5

Without any opponent, Dr. Tony Lei won the election! *6

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI isthe initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Google. 'Summerlin, Nevada,' "WWW.Google.com," (March 23, 2004), U. S. A..
*3. Ibid.
*4. Terra West Property Management. "Election of Delegate Members," South Shores Community Association, (December, 2003), p.1.
*5. Terra West Property Management. "Delegate Candidate Statement, South Shores Homeowners Association," (December, 2003), pp. 2-3.
*5. This information has brought to you also by Las Vegas Review-Journal and lasvegas.com through the Section of "PPAA16" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
*6. Terra West Property Management. 'Announcement of the Winners of Delegate Election,' "Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting, South Shores Community Association," (February, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: South Shores Homeowners Association.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Seniors United Means Senior Power! --- A tribute to Lillian Wallace as the Editor of its "The Highlights Magazine"
By Valorie Vega, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

If there were no Lillian Wallace, there would have no Seniors United, and especially there would have no "The Highlights Maganize" since 1966. The lady has vanished, but her spirit remains with us. This is the forth anniversary of its publication for the Volume III, Issue X on March 2000. In order to have our response to the creed of Seniors United --- for the people, it is a good thing to post some of the contend published by the Issue X as in the following: *1

Seniors United proudly presents
our newly elected
executive vice president
Dr. Tony Lei

Seniors United is greatly honored to have Dr. Tony Lei as our recently elected Executive Vice President.

Dr. Tony is not a medical doctor. He is a very noted professor and President of Washington Business and Technology Institute. He has a background of achievement as long or longer than your arm.

I am not going into any lengthy details about Dr. Tony's ability to reign as our Executive Vice President. The "Nevada Examiner" has done a fantastic job of telling us all about him and therefore I do not want to be repetitious. You can read all about the good doctor in the pages ahead.

Dr. Lei points out : Knowledge, calls ultimately, for a life of service. We should continue to work for the prosperity of our society more diligently.

Dr. Tony and his charming and lovely wife, Judy, have been friends of Seniors United for quite a few years. We love them both dearly because they are so very sincere and extremely devoted to the priniciples of Seniors United's creed.

We are looking forward to a long and rewarding relationship.

Congratulations to both of you. God Bless!

Lillian H. Wallace, President
Julian W. Wallace, CEO

There was a photo shown Dr. Tony Lei and his wife Judy at the Center of the bottom on page 6 of the Issue for the announcement article written by Lillian H. Wallace, President, and Julian W. Wallace, CEO, of Seniors United.

On page 7, it post the Event and Party of the Seniors United's Forum on March 8, 2000 by Lillian:

Calenda of Events
Wednesday, March 8, 2000
Time: 1:00 P.M. To 3:30 P.M.
Place: West Flamingo Senior Center
6255 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 455-7742
Program Director: Dr. Tony Lei
Exective Vice President

Introduing our Guest Speakers:
City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald, Ward 2
Clark County Assessor Mark Schofield
Dianna Nangaro, R.N.C., A.P.N.
Jean Peyton, President of BlindConnect, and her Seeing-Eye Dog

We are very happy to present to you these very noted and impressive speakers.

For further information, please call Dr. Tony Lei at: 255-9058, or Lillian at: 871-5528.

Everyone is welcome. You need not be a member to attend any of our forums, nor do you have to be a senior. There is no charge for attending our forums.

Refreshments will be served as alway at no charge.

Cordially, Lillian H. Wallace
Editor

On page 18, it carried the article of "From the editor's desk':

We had a most delightful forum on February 9, 2000, as always. We welcome......

We side-tracked our guest speakers for a few moments to introduce our newly elected Executive Vice President, Dr. Tony Lei, who really does not need any introduction at all. Tony and his delightful wife, Judy, have been members of S.U. for a few years. Both of them are on our executive board as advisory members.

But today was a bit different. Tony was being installed as our Executive Vice President by Judge Mark Denton, a very dear friend to all of us. Judge Mark always tries to make our forums even though it may only be to say "Hello" and off he has to go.

Dr. Tony Lei will be of the greatest force in getting the most important people to our doors. He knows about everyone of importance in Nevada and I am sure he will share all of them with us, particularly his Thai affiliations. Dr. Tony has had quite a few of his friends become our members and we thank them all.

We are very grateful to the "Nevada Examiner," an American Asian newspaper that prints all the news about Seniors United. This is a great benefit to us because we become very well-known in the American Asian and Thai communities. We have Dr. Tony to thank for this coverage that reaches over 20,000 people.

Dr. Lei sends his best regards to everyone and is looking forward to seeing all of you again as we all are.

On page 11, Lillian wrote an article entiled "Recognitions Day - April 12, 2000". It reconized the following men and women:

*****Doris Balducci
Mae Kipnis
Maria Manning
Doris Cornwell
Judy Lei
Janice Miller
Sharon Shaffer
Judge Nancy Saitta
Betsy Kolkoski
Denise Brodsky

*****Dr. Tony Lei
Supreme Court Judge Myron Leavitt
Constable Bobby "G"
Richard Denison
Judge Mark Denton
Henry Kipnis
Senator Ray Shaffer
Mark Schofield
Kate Grewe

"This day is a very special one and we hope that all our members and friends will turn out to greet the many choices we have made to honor," wrote lillian.

On page 22 through page 24 were its reproductions of the three feature articles with photos published by "Nevada Examiner".*2 The titles of the articles were: (1) Seniors United elected Dr. Tony Lei Executive Vice President. (2) Dr. William Thompson appointed Director of PAI by WBTI. (3) Sheri Vogel appointed PAI Associate Fellow by WBTI. Tiffany Chang was the Author of the three articles.

On page 25, it was a letter written by Sheri Cane Vogel, Project Administrator of Senior Citizens Law Project, on Februar 7, 2000. Sheri wrote Dr. Tony Lei that, "I have just received your fax of the article wherein WBTI appointed me as PAI Associate Fellow. Please let me convey my extreme gratitude for such an honor. Serving the needs of our senior citizen population has been a passionate goal of mine and I look forward to working with the Public Administration Institution (PAI) in improving the lives of the senior citizens in our community.*3

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References

*1. Seniors United. (March 2000) "The Highlights Magazine," Las Vegas, Nevada: Seniors United.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Seniors United elected Dr. Tony Lei Executive Vice President,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 11 - 17, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Seniors United. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Welcome to Graziadio Alumni Events of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

The Graziadio School of Business and Management has enjoined one of the highest reputation for Pepperdine University.*1 To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School . "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries." *2

A distiguished group of professors and consultants joined corporate human resource professionals to discuss wide-ranging issues in leadership development at The Graziadio School's second annual Executive Learning Forum in Pepperdine University. The event was created and facilitated by Dr. Robert Fulmer, Virtue Professor of Management at The Graziadio School. It was held at the Malibu Campus of Pepperdine Univesity on March 16-17, 2001.

The Forum has faciliated the "real-world" management practice for the School's MBA programs. One of them is designed for experienced managers, while the other is designed for presidents and key executives (MBA/PKE).

"One of the Graziado School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*3

The program of MBA/PKE is made available exclusively to executives in senior management positions and to entrepreneurs. This is an integrative academic program of professional education directed toward substantial gains in executive competence. The Forum may become a creative design as a mentor for lauching the program locally, nationally, and internationally.

Professor Fulmer opened the forum by asking participants to share what major insights or learning they had acqires during the past year along with the changes that had impacted their industries since the previous year's forum. For many, technology and the impact of Web-based intelligence had been instrumants of change. Other participants note challenges due to mergers and organizational changes.

The participans of the Forum included: Nancy Adler, McGill University professor and author; John Alexander, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Doug Anderson, founder and managing partner of the Center for Executive Development; Jay Conger, professor of leadership at The London Business School and the University of Southern California; Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Havard Business School Publishing; Bob Fogel, president of Harvard Business School Interactive; John Humphrey, chairman of the Forum Corporation; Marshall Sashkin, author and George Washington University professor; Edgar Schein, MIT professor, author, and leadership consultant; Steve Stumpf, author, professor, and former dean of professional development at Booz Allen Hamiton. The Graziadio School was represented by its Dean Otis Baskin and eight faculty members.

Questions such as "What are the new partnership that we need to create, and how can these be structured?" and "What would it be like if our work were truly important to the world?" were asked by him for the participants to give responses. These themes, woven throughout the forum, triggered lively exchanges among the panelists. At the conclusion, many were already anticipating the next forum.*4

"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Grsaziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for mor than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*5 Dr. Livinstone has been the Dean of this School since June 1, 2002. She received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Livingstone will bring an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China.

At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5

"International students are drawn to the U.S. for its educational and employment opportunities. In many cases, these individuals speak multiple languages and are experienced in global business. The cultural expertis and business savvy they offer can really help to move your business forward" said Nicole Hall, Director of Career Resources for Pepperdine University's Grazidio School. "Universties offer a wide range of specialized degrees including executive and international M. B. A. programs. With a little research, you can locate candidates with the right background and experience."*6

"Thousands of men and women have chosen The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management because of its distinctive blend of qualities. Many enroll in executive program, having already achieved position of senior leadership, but wanting to recapture that competitive edge and creative fervor. It is the worldwide network of alumni that validates our extraordinary mission o f preparing good people to 'make big plans' and 'aim high in hope and work,'" said Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University.*7

It is our pleasure to post the academic activities and social events of the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University in advancing the educational excellence and speiritual value for our friends and community:

*****Graziadio Alumni Events*8

Pasadena Waves Speed Networking Night
March 25, 2004
Pepperdine University West LA Campus

For more information and to register, click here: http://www.pepperdine.edu/alumni/chapters/pasadena/speed_networking20040325.htm

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A Day at the Reagan Library
March 27, 2004
Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA

For more information and to register, click here: http://www.pepperdine.edu/alumni/chapters/conejovalley/reagan.htm

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Consumer Product Industry Forum
March 31, 2004
Pepperdine University West LA Campus

For more information and to register, click here: https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/career/040331.html

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Management Partners Alumni Networking Reception
April 7, 2004
Marina Beach Marriott Hotel
Marina Del Rey, CA
Speaker: Noel M. Tichy

"The Cycle of Leadership: How Winning Leaders Teach Their Organizations to Win"

In his book THE LEADERSHIP ENGINE, management guru Noel Tichy showed how great companies strive to identify and develop their leaders. Now, in his latest book, THE CYCLE OF LEADERSHIP, Tichy shows how effective leaders interact across company boundaries and disciplines in order to turn their businesses into teaching organizations -- where leaders continually communicate their ideas, strategy, vision, and goals to others and in turn, learn from those they teach.

Come hear Professor and Author, Dr. Noel M. Tichy in person, as he shares with Graziadio School alumni, students, and friends how to develop leaders with unyielding integrity who will transform their organizations permanently.*9 For more information and to register, click here: https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/event_040407.html

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MSOD Alumni Conference
October 21-24, 2004
Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA

For more information and to register, click here: http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/msod/conference/

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Friends of George Graziadio
Golf Tournament II
October 25, 2004
MountainGate Country Club
Los Angeles, CA

More details to come!

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References

*1. . Benton, Andrew. 'Message from Prsident Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," (2003), Malibu, California: The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University.
*2. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*3. Ibid., p. 4.
*4. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Grazidio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (2003).
*5. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by Reviewjournal.com," (October 31, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from Prsident Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (Spring 2003).
*7. Ibid.
*8. The Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. 'Graziadio Alumni Events,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 19, 2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*9. Ibid.