On this day of remembrance, we commemorate the life and achievements of one of our nation’s strongest voices for equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s message of tolerance and acceptance helped inspire a movement that fostered historic change in our nation. In recent years, we have lost a number of others who led the fight to end discrimination, including Dr. King’s wife and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King.

As we begin a new a year and a new chapter in Nevada’s history, it is imperative that we continue to embrace the idea championed by Dr. King and firmly established in the Constitution of the United States - that all men are created equal.

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*1. About Governor Jim Gibbons (a concise one by the Editor of this flier.) Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, former United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

Carson City, NV--- Governor Jim Gibbons*1 announced today that he will re-appoint Pete Bernhard to another term as Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. Bernhard has served as Chairman of the five member board since October, 2001 when he replaced Brian Sandoval.

“Pete has done an excellent job in this position and he brings a level of confidence and continuity to one of the state’s most important positions. I think it sends the right message to the members of the gaming industry, the investment community and law enforcement that Nevada will continue to maintain its reputation as a leader in gaming regulation across the country and around the world,” said Governor Gibbons.

The Nevada Gaming Commission works in conjunction with the State Gaming Control Board to regulate the gaming industry in the State of Nevada and is the ultimate authority on licensing matters.

“I strongly believe that the regulatory boards need the element of continuity that Pete and his counterpart Dennis Neilander provide, and with Randy Sayre’s appointment, the element of law enforcement to maintain the reputation that Nevada has built in terms of gaming regulation. Dennis’ and now Pete’s reappointment, reaffirms my desire that the boards reflect experience, knowledge and law enforcement background,” Governor Gibbons added.

Governor Gibbons stated that this was the reasoning behind his reappointment of Neilander and the appointment of former Chief Investigator, Randall Sayre to the State Gaming Control Board.

“I have always felt that there is a vital place for law enforcement on the Control Board and historically Nevada has followed that model. While I know there has been a great deal of speculation and misrepresentation about my decision to appoint Randy Sayre, it was based on my strong personal belief regarding the make-up of the board and had nothing to do with Keith Munro as an individual. I have nothing but respect for Keith and all that he has done for the State of Nevada. He will be an outstanding Chief of Staff for the Attorney General,” Governor Gibbons concluded.

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Brent Boynton, Communications Director (775) 684-5668 - Melissa Subbotin, Press Secretary (775) 684-5667
Office of the Governor . 101 North Carson Street . Carson City, NV 89701 . Fax: (775) 684-7198
Grant Sawyer State Office Bldg . 555 East Washington, Suite 5100 . Las Vegas, NV 89101 . Fax: (702) 486-2505

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*1. About Governor Jim Gibbons (a concise one by the Editor of this flier.) Nevada Governor Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, former United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

In our real world, people are led by leaders. A successful leader is consistently follwed by others. People follow because they have a belief in the direction, intergrity, and competence of the one leading.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** To be a leader means willingness to risk--and willingness to love. Has the leader given you something from the heart? ---Hubert H. Humphrey
***** The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the leader is a servant. ---Max Dupree; "Leadership Is an Art"

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

I went on a search to become a leader.
I searched high and low. I spoke with authority. People listened. But alas, there was one who was wiser than I, and they follow that individual.
I sought to inspire confidence, but the crowd responded, "Why should I trust you?"
I postured, and I assumed the look of leadership with a countenance that flowed with confidence and pride. But many passed me by and never noticed my air of elegance.
I ran ahead of the others, pointed the way to new heights. I demonstrated that I knew the road to greatness. And then I looked back, and I was alone.
"What shall I do?" I queried. "I've tried hard and used all that I know." And I sat down and pondered long.
And then, I listened to the voices around me. And I heard what the group was trying to accomplish. I rolled up my sleeves and joined in the work.
As we worked, I asked, "Are we all together in what we want to do and how to get the job done?"
And we thought together, and we fought together, and we struggled towards our goal.
I found myself encouraging the fainthearted. I sought the ideas of those too shy to speak out. I taught those who had little skill. I praised those who worked hard. When our task was completed, one of the group turned to me and said, "This would not have been done but for your leadership."
At first, I said, "I didn't lead. I just worked with the rest." And then I understood, leadership is not a goal. It's a way to reaching a goal.
I lead best when I help others to go where we've decide to go. I lead best when I help others to use themselves creatively. I lead best when I forget about myself as leader and focus on my group...their needs and their goals.
To lead is to serve...to give...to achieve together.
---By Anonymous*2

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*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.

[[[Tourists, from left, Jimmy Carpenter and Shelley Hare, both of Raleigh, N.C., speak Wednesday with clerk Jon Wall at the Visitor Information Center inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. Hare flew for the first time to attend the Consumer Electronics Show and for a "grown-up weekend away." Carpenter commented, "You always hear about Las Vegas on TV, I wanted to check it out."
Photo by Ronda Churchill]]]

If you've ever Googled Las Vegas, you're not alone.

The Internet search engine and the desert destination were America's top two brand names in 2006 and should repeat in 2007, according to a national survey.

The survey is a snapshot of Americans' perceptions of more than 300 names, places and brands researchers plucked from 2006 news reports.

Las Vegas was the only location in the top 10. The next closest place in the 2006 ranking was Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at 32.

"What I think this list is measuring is: Is there a level of sexiness, a level of exciting possibility," said Bradley Honan, vice president of Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, one of the firms that conducted the survey.

"There is something about optimism we pick up here."

Other top 2006 performers after Google and Las Vegas were iPod, YouTube and eBay. Rounding out the top five for the 2007 projections were the NFL, Sony and Amazon.

Ironically, the worst performing names on the list also carry an association with lewd behavior.

Respondents picked partying heiress Paris Hilton, her skinny sidekick Nicole Richie and panty-less pop star Britney Spears as their top projected losers for this year.

"People don't particularly like them, they are not excited about them," Honan said of the low-performing identities.

The marketing firm and Landor, a brand consulting company based in New York City, based their lists on responses from 2,017 people. The margin of error was 2.2 percent.

Respondents gave their perspective on how the subjects performed in 2006 then predicted how they would be received by the public in 2007.

In a similar survey conducted in 2005 Las Vegas was fifth in the winners ranking and was projected to rise to fourth in 2006.

But the Las Vegas name performed above those high expectations.

Kathy Latour, an assistant professor of hospitality and marketing at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, credited marketing that encourages people to project whatever image they like onto the Las Vegas name.

"When people think of Las Vegas, they have all these associations of what that means," Latour said.

She specifically cited the success of the "What Happens Here, Stays Here" marketing campaign by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association.

"It really taps into the whole escapism aspect of Las Vegas, Sin City, the decadence, the fantasy," Latour said.

Terry Jicinsky, vice president of marketing for the convention and visitors authority, said tourism promoters hope to broaden the brand's appeal.

Jicinsky said Las Vegas elicits a positive emotional response from consumers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Mexico.

"After those countries, I think it falls off rather quickly," he said.

The goal for the authority is to maintain the goodwill in North America and the United Kingdom and build more recognition in emerging markets like China and India.

Building recognition in those countries will require a marketing strategy that educates consumers about Las Vegas before moving onto the emotional appeals used with domestic travelers.

"There is no illusion the 'What Happens Here, Stays Here' campaign will be the worldwide campaign," Jicinsky said.

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*1. Spillman, Benjamin. 'Google, Las Vegas top brands in '06 and '07, survey finds,' "Nevada News - Las Vegas Review-Journal," (January 11, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

***** A thing of beauty is a joy forever. ---John Keats
***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis

At the dawn of this new era, the emphasis has shifted from the physical and mechanical labor required by the Industrial Revolution to the mental labor needed to sustain the new Information Revoluation. In an organization, the people and minds have become the most precious assets for its development, innovation, and prosperity.

Since the beginning in the fall of 1937, Pepperdine University has experienced remarkable progress and achievement the realm of higher education. The faculty of the University seek to instill not only a will to achieve excellence, but also a spirit of philanthrophy and servanhood. Designed nicely, the Malibu campus of Pepperdine has frequently been described as the most beautiful one in the world. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was created as an inspirational medium for academic research, humane spirit, and community service under the affirmation and creed of Pepperdine University.*1

"Our greatest credit at Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is our people -- not facades or fountains, not landsacapes or lakescapes, but people -- faculty, advisory members, administration, and a host of friends," says President Dr. Tony Lei. "On the publications of WBTI through multimedia, locally, nationally, and internationally, we have featured many of our own: U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; Governor and former Governor of Nevada Jim Gibbons and Kenny Guinn; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley; Dr. Andrew Benton; Dr. Charles Runnels; Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chief Federal Judge Lloyd Geroge; Attorney General Brian Sandoval (now U. S. Federal Judge); (former Chief Justice) Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin; Former and present Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Nancy Becker and Bill Maupin; Nevada Senator and UNLV Professor of Political Science Dina Titus; former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge Stewart Bell; District Judges Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Nancy Saitta, Michelle Leavitt, Jessie Walsh, Jennifer Togliatti, and Jackie Glass; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong; Mayor Oscar Goodman, Clark County Commissioner and Chairman Rory Reid; Mayor Michael Montandon, Former Sheriff of Southern Nevada Bill Young, Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Douglas, Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu, Dr. Feng-wei Lai, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Dr. William N. Thompson, Nevada Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, Mrs. Belinda M. Liu; among others (the names are written at random)." *2

"Enriching our research and community service process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this academic institute. WBTI is really a chain of dedicated individuals who joined to research, serve, support, and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty. They are some of the best in the world. We are sincere servers to help improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada," expresses heartily Dr. Tony Lei.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: 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 of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and 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 Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA of WBTI.

"I want to thank you for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution by Washington Business and Technology Institute. It is certainly an honor to be acknowledged by you for my commitment to serving this community. I look forward to expanding my public service by working with you and the Institute to continue to better our community. Your dedication is a wonderful example of what others should strive to accomplish," wrote LVSCP Attorney Natalie Tyrrell to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office. "I want to share with you my favoriate quote. It is by the great Winston Churchill. It exemplifies the driving force by which I start out each day. He said: 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Thank you for this honor and the wonderful dinner celebration." Natalie is now a Justice of the Peace of the Clark County Justice Court.

Community participation is an asset for enhancing public service. True leadership comes from knowing when one needs to depend on other's knowledge. Leaders are individuals who help people understand their motivations for doing things. They set the direction and understand why the direction is important. Dr. Tony Lei believes that in education leadership is a call to help others. He has the quality that inspires people to do what needs to be done and to feel good about doing it. Balanced with his outstanding academic expertise, he is a servant of God for community service, sincere and humble but not weak.*3

By loving, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let us fan the flame of service in ever-increasing circles. With this, we can envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy. District Judge of the Family Court Cheryl Moss said that, "I've remained dedicated to serving the community, and I've been inspired by the leadership, wisdom, and guidance of WBTI's Prsident Dr. Tony Lei. I recognized that Dr. Tony Lei's accomplishments have demonstrated that taking part in the community with ones kindness and selfless service can contribute excellence as well as make a difference in the society."

One of the important accomplishment of Dr. Tony Lei as a famous Professor of Management is the research and findings on computer education, institutional management, and the art of leading of his three notable books entitled "Information Management", "Business Management", and " Management Behavior". "A good leader should acquire the ability of and execute the following seven management functions: 1. Planning: to plan important task project of this unit; 2. Organizing; to master the organoizational system of this unit; 3. Staffing: to recruit the appropriate staff members; 4. Directing: to direct the people on the staff of this unit; 5. Coodinating: to coordinate the benefits and conflicts of this unit in order to attain sound cooperation; 6. Representing: to reprent this unit in order to coordinate outside concerns and relationships; 7. Budgeting: to establish and control the budget of this unit; 8. Systematizing: to use management information system throuh computers and multimedia for our modern business," says Dr. Tony Lei.

"There are three models of leadership that a good leader, especially the leader of an association, may emphasize: A. Creative Leadership: The leader takes the most importance of holding the great principles to develop the future endeavor of this unit. (1) Sense of Mission -- to make the members not work as a job but high degree of the "concept of value"; (2) Foresightness -- to develop the future blueprint for this unit; (3) Teamwork Spirit -- to motivate the cooperation and success of the whole group; (4) Orientation by Objectives -- to encourage all the members unit put full effort on its clear and definite objectives," continues Dr. Tony Lei.

"B. Humanity Leadership: the leader emphasizes the importance of his or her relationship with the abordinates. He or she motivates their work morality and spirit. Therefore, he or she should understand, emphasize, and hold of humanity in order to promote everyone's potentiality to endeavor for this unit. The key points are: 1. Trust; 2. Delegation of authority; 3. The Second Chance Theory (to pardon your subordinate);
4. Encouragement; 5. Help and Care; 6. Support and Assistance; 7. Training and Education.

"C. Democratic Leadership: The leader respects humanity and allows individual development to make his or her group members cooperate and work by division of labor with self-motion and self-revelation. Its specialties are:

1. The leader endeavors to win followers by himself or herself with good personality and emphasizes knowledge and experience as the foundation of leading. 2. Subordinates have a full opportunity to participate decisionmaking and to suggest good idea. 3. The leader puts attention to the benefit of the subordinates, understand their needs, focuses the importance of the people. 4. The leader gives only some direction on the work planning, and leave the details of the work processing to the subordinates. 5. The leader has full opportunity to participate in employees activities, and they get along with each other very well. 6. The communication between the leader and subordinates is fully in good condition, and they enjoy fruitful accomplishment with good understanding. 7. The division of labor is decided by the group and the subordinates have the right selecting their work accompanists with the direction and coordination of their leader by their side. 8. The leader evaluates the performance of his or her subordinates objectively and renders fair judgement in giving prize or punishment."

"In practically, the effectiveness of the above leadership can be attained by its flexible application in accordance with the right time, place, matter, people, and objective situation, " Dr. Tony Lei points out.*4

"In righteousness you will be established."*5 "In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, entreneurship, and innovation; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'," says Dr. Tony Lei.

"Thank you for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow of Public Administration and Chairperson of the Community Relations Study Committee of the Washington Business and Technology Institute. It is truly an honor to be a part of this organization, as it plays an important role in identifying, researching, and addressing the issues facing our community. Your leadership and dedication to the community are to be commended, and I look forward to working with you and the Institute in this new capacity. Thank you again for affording me this opportunity," wrote Councilwoman Lynette McDonald from her Office of the Las Vegas City Council to Dr. Tony Lei.

WBTI has reported continuously the accomplishment and advancement of the members of its faculty and advisory board through publications and multimedia across Las Vegas, Nevada, California, New York, Hawaii, Washington D. C., China, Philippine, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. One of its the most important educational technology is the WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti brought to you by "Las Vegas Review-journal" and "Reviewjournal.com". The presentation and publication by WBTI through multimedia and leading search engines in the recent fourteen years have highly increased the value and status of their positions of the academic institute.

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and general elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*6

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help Improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," Said Dr. William Thompson.*7 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.

"As you know, I've begun to learn and practise leading skills through my college life. I'm deeply impressed by the valuable practicality and theoreticality of the leading skills proclaimed and inspired by Washington Business and Technology Institute. During my three victories of the past elections since he moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Dr. Tony Lei have been one of my great supporter with his outstanding knowledge and wisdom," said U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received Greeting Letters from U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gobbons and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Thursday, July 14, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*8

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign in his Greetings Letter to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA).*9

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons in his Greetings to TBAA.*10

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as the Honorary Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technolgy Institute (WBTI)," pointed out the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin at the Celebration Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com" at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by WBTI to celebrate William Maupin's being appointed as its Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) and as its Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). "Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity."

On September 23, 2002, District Attorney Stewart Bell wrote President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei, I am honor and prviledged to accept your appointment as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of the Clark County Distrct Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of the Washington Business and Technology Institute. I look forward to meeting on October 7th." *2 [The two original letters that signed by Stewart from his Office were shown on the Section of "Photos & Pictures" at May 1, 2006.]

"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*11

"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community," wrote Dr. Kenny C. Guinn, Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*12

"Ms. Nancy Saitta was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 17, 2003. On behalf of the Faculty and Board members of WBTI, President Dr. Tony Lei will hold a celebration dinner party to welcome her as one of our excellent faculty members of the Graduate School," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on December 18, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*13

A celebration dinner party for her appointment was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI at the Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said District Judge Nancy Saitta of Nevada at the above Party. Nancy is now a Justice of the Nevada Supreme court.*14

"We're pleased to have Judge Nancy Saitta's interest in offering her caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to the School a professional and judicial perspective," pointed out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Judge Nancy Saitta's outstanding career, she has accomplished a series of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional." *15

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, Distrct Judges Mark R. Denton and Valoria J. Vega, Las Vegas Constable Robert A. Gronauer, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County (CSCCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 24, 2006." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on August 28, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Upon informing of its plan for her distinguished appointment from WBTI, Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani wrote an e-mail to President Dr. Tony Lei that, "Thanks you very much for your kindness and I am honored with your appointments." *16

"It is truly an honor to be appointed by President Dr. Tony Lei as an Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of Washington Business and Technology Institute. As Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of WBTI, I'll utilize my best efforts and wisdom to promote professionalism, enhance community relations, and to continue WBTI's mission in engaging in projects and doing great things on community service for the Clark County," said Chris.*17

"It'll be really a challenge and honor to be the Governor of Nevada and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI onece I'm elected in Office in January 2007. It's my great pleasure to take the responsibility," said U. S. Congressman James Gibbons at the Business Mixier held by Asian Republicans of Nevada at April 23, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The agreement was made by Jim to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI through a pleasant conversation between the two parties during the Event.*17 Jim is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI.

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References

*1. Kung, Jennifer. 'Let's Make Efforts for the Prosperity of Our City,' "El Heraldo de Las Vegas," September 3, 1999.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "Nevada Examiner," July 28, 2000.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'Community Participation Is An Asset for Enhancing Public Service,' "WBTI Newsbrief," July 27, 2000.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "Nevada Examiner," August 11, 2000.
*5. Isaiah 54:14, "Bible".
*6. Walsh, Jessie, Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'To our community and society with love -- the faith of PAI,' "Nevada Examiner," September 28, 2001.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.cn," ( July 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign,' on the Google.com," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*10. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Congressman James Bibbons,' on the Google.cn," (July 31, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*11. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable.' "A .
*12. Guinn, Kenny C. 'A letter from Dr. Kenny C. Guinn to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei,'"A search of 'Dr. Kenny C. Guinn' on the Google.com," (January 2, 2007), Mountain view, California: Google.com.
*13. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Gronauer, Bobby; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Meet Nancy Saitta, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI,' "Section "Business & Administration" of the WBTI's website," (January 10, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: The Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*14. Douglas, Michael. Ibid.
*15. 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,' "Nancy Saitta esq," (January 9, 2007), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.
*16. Giunchigliani, Chris. 'I am honored with your appointments,' "An e-mail from Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI," (August 24, 2006), Las Vegas: Desk of Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani.
*17. Douglas, Michael L.; Denton, Mark R.; Vega, Valoria J.; Gronauer, Robert A.; Moss, Cheryl B.; and Chang, Tiffany. 'President Dr. Tony Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani Assistant Fellow and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of WBTI,' "A search of 'President Dr. Tony Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani' on the Google.com," (January 10, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*18. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; McDonald, Lynette; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Young, Bill; Chang, Tiffany. 'James Gibbons will be Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI if he is elected Governor of Nevada,' "A search of 'James Gibbons will be Chairman WBTI' on the Google.com," (January 8, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

It is safe to say that the deepest craving of human nature is the need to feel appreciated. Most of the things we do are prompted by a desire to feel important. Usually, people have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be---not what you nag them to be. A person may not be as good as you tell him he is, but he'll try harder thereafter. Management is nothing more than to motivate others.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life. ---Zig Ziglar

***** When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy. ---Samuel Goldwyn

***** People love others not for who they are but for how they make us feel! ---Irwin Federman*2

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

Compliments are like potato chips. Once you've had one you look for more.
Offering compliments based on a person's character or actions inspires them to perform in such a manner that invites additional praise. People tend to live up to the compliments they receive.
William James said, "All of us, in the glowof feeling we have pleased, want to do more to please."
Combine the truth with the psycholinguistic research that indicates a person's mind takes 48 percent longer to understand a negative statement than a positive one and compliments become a dynamic force in motivating others.
The story is told of a newspaper cartoonist who amused himself one summer day by sending telegrams to twenty acquaintances selected at random. Each message contained only one word, "Congratulations." As far as he knew, not one of them had done anything in particular to be congratulated on. However, each took the message as a matter of fact and wrote him a letter of thanks. Everyone who received the message had done something that they regarded as clever and worthy of congratulations.
The power of praise is limited only by its lack of use. How many people do you know who could benefit from a sincere "congratulations" or "great job" or possibly even "you're the best'? Silent appreciation dosn't mean much. Let others know your positive regards toward them. They'll live up to your compliment.*3

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*3. Ibid.

***** "Achievers are not only persistent, they are also hard workers who believe in themselves." ---Timothy L. Griffith
***** "Grain by grain--a loaf; stone upon stone--a palace" ---George Bernard Shaw
***** "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

Ms. Nancy Saitta is now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. Justice Nancy M. Saitta was elected to the Supreme Court in November 2006.

Of those who sided with the majority in the 2003 Guinn v. Legislature ruling, Becker was the first to run for re-election. As of 11:30 p.m., she was losing to Clark County District Judge Nancy Saitta in the Seat G race.*1

"I think that it was a very tough race," political consultant Dan Hart said. "I think Justice Becker got hurt by the Guinn decision, and I think Nancy Saitta ran a very effective campaign."

With 1,655 out of 1,913 precincts reporting, Saitta had captured 47 percent of the vote, while Becker received 38 percent. Another 15 percent voted for "none of these candidates."

Saitta, who formerly was the state's children's advocate and senior deputy attorney general, was elected to the District Court bench in 1998.*2

"Ms. Nancy Saitta was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 17, 2003. On behalf of the Faculty and Board members of WBTI, President Dr. Tony Lei will hold a celebration dinner party to welcome her as one of our excellent faculty members of the Graduate School," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on December 18, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*3

A celebration dinner party for her appointment was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI at the Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said District Judge Nancy Saitta of Nevada at the above Party.

Ms. Nancy Saitta received her Juris Doctor in 1986 from Wayne State University. She earned her Bechelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude in 1983 from Wayne State University. Nancy was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Alfred V. and Virginia M. Meyer. Married to Joseph J. Saitta, she has four children and three grandchidren. Nancy has been a Southern Nevada resident since 1990.*4

Ms. Nancy Saitta was elected to the Eighth Judicial District Court in November 1998. She was appointed to Las Vegas Municipal Court in October, 1996. Prior to her appoinment, Nancy was a senior deputy attorney general where she serve as the Children's Advocate for the State of Nevada. Formerly, she was with Pearson and Patton and later because an associate at the law firm of Gentile and Porter.

Ms. Saitta began her legal career in 1984 as a law clerk for Walter D. Meyers in Detriot, Michagan. She joined their firm as a criminal defense lawyer following graduation from law school. Nancy was an associate professor at Wayne State University, Department of Criminal Justice. She taught Litigation I and II at the American Institute for Paralegal Studies. She teaches in the criminal justice department of the Univeristy of Phoenix. Nancy has been a keynote speaker and faculty member at several national conferences.

Judge Saitta was also an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange Arbitration Panel during 1985. Her memberships include: CASA Foundation Board, Clark County Public Education Foundation, and Clark County Bar Association Executive Committee. She retains membership in several local national children's advocacy organizations. Nancy was appointed by the Governor to the Nevada State Juvenile Justice Commission. She created the Clark County Missing and Exploited Children Comprehensive Action Program ("M/CAP"), a program coordinated with the U. S. Department of Justice.

Nancy developed the Southern Nevada Fatality Review Team and the specialized court project for case management of Construction Defect cases. Her awards and honors include: the "For the Children" award presented by the Office of the Attorney General in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Nevada's children and the District Attorney Outstanding Service Award, and the Child Advocate of the year (2001).

Nancy had several teaching and academic appointments. On September 2000, she had "view From the Bench" -- Cross Examination on the Clark County Bar Association Continuing Education. Her Seminars and Training included: (1) The North american Symposium of Internationa Child Abduction -- sponsored by the ABA, Washington, D. C. (2) NationalAssociation of Attorneys General consumer Protection Seminar -- "violence in the Media and its Effects on Child," Madison, Wisconsin.*5

Dr. Tony Lei received the list of District Judge Nancy Saitta's recent accomplishments from the fax by her in the afternoon on November 14, 2003 as in the following:

1. Created the Complex Litigation Division - 8th Judicial District Court. 2. Received National Association of County Government Award for Complex Case Management Model. 3. Keynote speaker at West Coast Casualty Insurance and Construction Defect Conference, Anaheim, California. 4. Featured speaker at MC2 Construction Conference, Key West, Florida. 5. Nevada Trial Lawyers Annual Conference speaker re: "Abusive Litigation Tactics". 6. District Court Legislative Liasion to the 2003 Nevada Legislative Session.*6

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*7

Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Democratic Leader) of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*8

"It's significant. The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will certainly help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration, I'm sure that with excellent faculty members and Advirory Board, WBTI will certainly have supports from individuals, businesses, and governments for its valuably educational and academic programs," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party held by WBTI at the Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.*9

"We're pleased to have Judge Nancy Saitta's interest in offering her caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to the School a professional and judicial perspective," pointed out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Judge Nancy Saitta's outstanding career, she has accomplished a series of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional." *10

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References

*1. Thevenot, Carri Geer. 'Supreme Court's Becker falls to Saitta; Douglas retains seat,' "Section 'Election and Public Service' of WBTI's website," (January 8, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Dr. Tony Lei' on the Google.com," (January 2, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Aguilar, Cecilla. 'Bio for Judge Saitta,' "An e-mail of Ms. Cecilia Aguilar to Washington business and Technology Institute," (December 18, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Judge Nancy Saitta's Secretary Office.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Saitta, Nancy. 'My recent accomplishments,' "An e-mail from Judge Nancy Saitta to President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (November 14, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Judge Nancy Saitta's District Court Office.
*7. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,' "A search of 'Business - WBTI' on the Google.cn," (December 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*8. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people,' "A search of 'Harry Reid, U. S. Senator' on the Aol.com," (December 27, 2006), U. S. A.: Aol.com.
*9. Saitta, Nancy. "A writing document with my signature on the literature by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*10. 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,' "Nancy Saitta esq," (January 3, 2007), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.

[[[A sign in Primm would have welcomed northbound travelers to Arizona, not Nevada, if Congress had not ceded the area that now includes Clark County to the state in 1866. Nevada accepted the land on Jan. 18, 1867.
Photo illustration by John Locher.]]]

On a map of Nevada from 1865, "Vegas" appears as little more than a speck in the Arizona Territory. Congress ceded the area that now includes Clark County in 1866, and Nevada accepted the land on Jan. 18, 1867, giving the state an all-important border on the Colorado River. The river's water continues to fuel growth in the Las Vegas Valley, where about 90 percent of the drinking water comes from the Colorado.*1

It is an anniversary every bit as historic as Nevada Day or the city's centennial, but no one will get the day off.

There will be no parade downtown, no birthday cake the size of a basketball court. Jan. 18 will pass just like any other day in Las Vegas, even if it isn't.

On that date in 1867 -- 140 years ago this month -- the newly minted Silver State launched its third year of statehood by taking possession of a mostly empty, triangle-shaped slice of the Arizona Territory, just west of the Colorado River.

The acquisition took in all of present-day Nevada south of 37 degrees latitude, including all of Clark County, which today is home to more than 70 percent of Nevada's population and roughly an equal share of its economic output.

"No one could have foreseen the outcome that we have now," said State Archivist Guy Rocha. "This state has tilted to the south and not the north."

The story doesn't end there.

Due to an oversight by officials in Carson City at the time of the acquisition, Nevada's constitution was never amended to reflect the addition of the state's southern tip. The discrepancy would remain on the books for the next 115 years.

"The action that needed to be taken was taken by the Legislature and the governor (in 1867). What they failed to do was the follow-up," said Rocha, who researched the boundary intrigue and wrote an essay about it last year as part of his "Historical Myth a Month" series.

To some, it was a mere bookkeeping error. To others, including two men locked up for murder, it provided legal weight to an argument as old as Nevada itself: that Clark County -- and Las Vegas in particular -- really belongs to some other state.

Prison inmate Jerome Peter Kuk was the first to raise the issue in court. In 1968, he challenged his murder conviction on the grounds that Clark County wasn't actually in Nevada so prosecutors lacked the jurisdiction to try him under state law.

Convicted murderer Antonio Surianello tried a similar tack in 1976.

The Nevada Supreme Court ultimately rejected both arguments.

"It certainly consumed a lot of people's time, let's put it that way," Rocha said. "A tremendous amount of time and energy and money was spent because some people in 1867 didn't do their jobs. What they left us with was a history of unfinished business."

Former Nevada Legislative Counsel Frank Daykin recalls the effort he led 25 years ago to clear up the mess once and for all, a feat finally accomplished through legislative decree and a statewide ballot measure.

Though some rural representatives were still stinging from a reapportionment that delivered more seats to Clark County, the constitutional amendment met no serious opposition from lawmakers.

"It was pretty much treated as a housekeeping measure," Daykin said.

"There were a few legislators who, in moments of frustration, might have wanted things to stay the way they were," the 85-year-old said with a chuckle. "Jim Slattery, the senator from Storey County, God rest his soul, kind of wished they would have cut (Southern Nevada) off."

Ultimately, the amendment passed the Legislature in 1981, and Nevada voters approved it by an almost 2-to-1 margin in November 1982.

The measure passed in every county, though the margin was wider in some places than others. Mineral County came within 116 votes of rejecting the idea of adding Southern Nevada to the state's constitutional boundaries.

Norma Scott, who has called Hawthorne home since 1939, remembers the ballot measure well. She voted against it, and she encouraged everyone she knew to do the same.

Scott said the rural county had just lost an Assembly seat to reapportionment, and many people were worried about the growing political clout of Las Vegas.

"They were trying to run the whole state," Scott said of Clark County residents. "My thought was, 'Let Arizona have them. We'll be better off without them.' "

Apparently, the feeling was mutual. Of the 76,514 ballots cast against including Southern Nevada in the constitutional description of the state, almost 60 percent came from Clark County voters.

Scott said she has made peace with the boundary change in the 25 years since the vote, but she still thinks "those of us in rural Nevada struggle to get our fair share."

"It's done with, so we just accept it and go on," she said, only half-kidding.

But like it or not, Rocha said, Jan. 18 is an anniversary that deserves to be observed by residents on both sides of 37th parallel. After all, the addition of Southern Nevada forever changed the state's destiny.

"It was quite a coup for Nevada to have access to the Colorado River. We came to know how important that was in the early 20th century," Rocha said.

It started with construction of Hoover Dam, which brought workers and industry to the area.

Then came the casinos.

"By 1967, with the growth of the Strip, Las Vegas had eclipsed Reno as a gambling tourist destination," Rocha said.

Ready access to the river made all of that possible. It continues to fuel growth in the Las Vegas Valley, where about 90 percent of the drinking water comes from the Colorado.

"That's what rounded out Nevada," Rocha said of the land acquisition, 140 years old next week. "In the end, it's Nevada's gain and Arizona's loss." *2

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References

*1. Brean, Henry. 'WELCOME HOME,' "Nevada News - Las Vegas Review-Journal," (January 7, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

At the Holiday Season,
Our thoughts turn graduatefully to those
Who have made our vision possible.*2

It is in this spirit we say ...

THANK YO AND BEST WISHES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

May God bless you richly.*3

Margaret and Joe Weber
Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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*1. About Dean Margaret Weber (by the Editor of this flier). Dr. Margaret J. Weber is Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University. For several years, she served as associate dean of research and graduate studies at Oklahoma State University's College of Human and Environmental Sciences. Selected in 2001 to direct the Graduate School, Dean Weber has had a career in research, teaching, and university administration. She is an expert on the socialization of graduate students, and faculty development – just two of many topics that Dean Weber has covered in published articles. She is an administrator and strong advocate of the scholar-practitioner model of learning which educates students in theory as well as practical application. She has effectively led GSEP as dean for several years.
*2. Weber, Margaret J. 'Happy Holidays!' "A mail from Dean Dr. Margaret J. Weber to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of WBTI," (December 21, 2006), Malibu, California: GSEP of Pepperdine University.
*3. Ibid.

The desire to persuit knowledge is for everybody. A wise man is always open to and looks for new ideas. One of the most precious human resource is the desire to improve. People can learn much by doing.

We are pleased to quote the following five short but meaningful ones:

***** It may be all right to be content with what you have; never with what you are. ---B. C. Forbes
***** "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." ---Socrates
***** It's not where you are today that counts. It's where you are headed. ---Arthur F. Lenehan
***** Dicovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different. ---Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
***** The man who does not read books has no advantage over the man who can't read them. ---Mark Twain

It's our pleasure to post a short story and quotation from "Speaker's Source Book" by Glenn Van Ekeren. *2

A young, devoted follower of Socrates pleaded with him to share the secret of acquired knowledge. Socrates willingly consented and led the young man to a river. "This is how," Socrates stated as he pushed the young man into the river, and then jumping in himself, he held the young man's head underwater. The young man struggled frantically to free himself, but Socrates held him tight and kept his head submerged.
Finally, after the young man scratched, clawed, and fought with every ounce of his being, he was able to break loose and emerge from the water. Socrates then asked him, "When you thought you were drowning, what one thing did you want most of all?"
Still grasping for breath, the young man exclaimed, "I wanted air!" Socrates smiled and then wisely commented, "When you want knowledge as much as you wanted air, then you will get it!" *3

Usually, change and growth will come at the time when we take a conscious step forward out of the anxiety and into activity. We are not a being to stand still. We are a being in the process of becoming. The more we enable us to become, the more we fulfill our true missions.

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "The Speaker's Source Book," (1988), Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
*3. Ibid.

"Jim Gibbons took the oath of office at midnight, becoming Nevada’s 29th governor. He immediately appointed Phillip A. Galeoto director of the Department of Public Safety and announced that Lawrence J. Martines would become director of Homeland Security. Nevada Chief Justice A. William Maupin administered the oath of office in the living room of Gibbons’ home in Reno, with a small gathering of Gibbons’ friends, advisors and supporters looking on," released a press by the Office of Nevada Governor on January 1, 2007.*1

By the time Justice A. William Maupin was appointed to the District Court bench in Clark County in 1993, his legal career had already spanned 22 years in both the public and private sectors. While he handled murder cases as a public defender, he eventually focused on major civil litigation as a partner in the law firm of Thorndal, Backus, Maupin and Armstrong. Justice Maupin was retained as a district judge by popular election in 1994 and elected to the Supreme Court in 1996 and 2002. His term ends in January 2009.*2 Bill Maupin was one term as Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and University of Arizona Law School, Justice Maupin dedicated much of his professional life to improving the justice system. He was chairman of the Nevada Supreme Court committee on Alternate Dispute Resolution from 1992 to 1996, and is considered to have been a driving force behind the judicial system's successful arbitration program. He served four years on the board of governors of the State Bar of Nevada and was chairman of a Supreme Court study committee to review judicial elections. In1986-1987, he served as president of the Defense Trial Lawyer's of Nevada and on the boards of directors of Nevada Legal Services and Clark County Legal Services.*3

In 1997, Justice Maupin was honored with the Roger D. Foley Professionalism Award and was named in Who's Who in America.

In 2002, Bill Maupin was named Fellow of Public Administration Institution and Co-Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commision (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) by WBTI.*4

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as a Fellow of Public Administration Institution and the Honorary Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technolgy Institute (WBTI)," pointed out the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin in the Celebration Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com" at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Chief Justice William Maupin's being appointed as its Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) and as its Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). "Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity." *5.

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*1. Office of the Governor. 'GOVERNOR GIBBONS TAKES OFFICE & maKES TWO IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS,' "Section of 'Business & Administration' on the WBTI's website," (January 1, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. The Supreme Court of Nevada. 'A profile of Bill Maupin,' "A search of 'Bill Maupin esq' on the Google.cn," (December 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. 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,' "A search of 'Our mutual cooperation and development' on the Yahoo.com," (December 26, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.com.
*5. Douglas, Michael L.; Denton, Mark R.; Vega, Valoria J.; Gronauer, Robert A.; Moss, Cheryl B.; and Chang, Tiffany. 'President Dr. Tony Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani Assistant Fellow and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of WBTI,' "A search of 'President Dr. Tony Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani' on the Google.com," (January 1, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

Mr. Chief Justice, Lieutenant Governor Krolicki, members of the State Senate and Assembly, honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, constitutional officers, distinguished guests, members of my family –my fellow Nevadans:

First, on behalf of our State, I would like us to take a moment now to express our gratitude to the men and women who are serving in uniform, not only in this state but also around the world, making sacrifices every day to preserve and protect freedom an democracy.

Also, please join me in saluting President Gerald Ford. His lifetime was dedicated in service to God, Country, and freedom. America was blessed to have his leadership and wisdom at a very difficult time in our nation’s history.

Next, I wish to thank my predecessor, Governor Guinn, for his many years of service to Nevada.

Today, we celebrate the democratic transfer of power from one administration to another.

It is a transfer that was born in the fall and celebrated in the winter, here today; and which by its very nature, heralds the hope of coming Spring and the Summer that follows.

We now have a unique opportunity and challenge--to take the nearly 143 years of growth and progress that has created the Nevada of today, and set a course for the future.

A future that brings together the diverse communities and citizens of this great state into a common cause- One Nevada. Together we can create a new ideal of what it is to live the American Dream.

One Nevada is a place where all of our communities set aside what separates us, and embrace what unites us from our citizens who mine the earth, drive trucks along our highways, or serve our tourists in our hotels, to those that teach in our schools and those who enforce our laws, we come together ONE Nevada.

We are striving to create a better state that will continue to be the envy of all those who seek hope and the opportunity for themselves and their families.

In order to achieve real results for all Nevadans, I know I must reach across the aisle, and understand that the shared patriotism I have with each person here today does not create barriers but builds bridges.

In order to reclaim the American Dream for all Nevadans, to truly have One Nevada- we must not only build these bridges- we must cross them together.

We must not allow the interest of one part of the State to override the concerns of another. Some would call that politics. I would call it turning our backs on the lessons of history, for any great society that pits one group against another is bound to fail.

The test of leadership is to find common ground and then to lead the way. That challenge, to find One Nevada is one that we shall not shrink from.

When Nevada’s first Governor, James Nye, placed his hand upon the Bible, he affirmed that the supreme executive power of this state shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate, and he solemnly swore to see that all laws are faithfully executed.

It is this same oath that I have taken, and I am equal to the challenge.

On that day in 1864, Governor Nye initiated a long-lasting tradition for governors who, in addition to their constitutional duties, assumed the enormous task of leading the people of Nevada – a tradition of striking the right balance and course for our fledgling population, and determining this rugged western state’s destiny.

In the past fifty years, our governors have strived to improve upon what Governor Nye and others had begun. They made the tough decisions; together they oversaw the greatest expansion in Nevada’s history and they contributed mightily to the protection of the Nevada way of life.

“Letting Nevadans decide what is best for Nevada” is a hallmark of our state that has guided each governor that has served before me, and it shall guide my administration just the same.

Let us strive to strike a balance between listening to the people and governing them. In Ronald Reagan’s second inaugural address as Governor of California, he said that “when those who are governed do too little, those who govern can – and often will – do too much.”

Fortunately, for the past 143 years, this state has been blessed with leaders who knew just how much to govern – and with citizens who set the path for them to be led. That is the balance that we must strive for every day.

All of us must share a common vision of one Nevada – which can only become a reality if we agree upon what promises that vision entails.

It is a promise to make all decisions with fiscal discipline and strive to renew our faith in the American Dream - a dream of home ownership, safe streets and bountiful opportunity.

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*1. About Governor Jim Gibbons (a concise one by the Editor of this flier.) Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, former United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

For Immediate Release: January 1, 2007

Jim Gibbons*1 took the oath of office at midnight, becoming Nevada’s 29th governor. He immediately appointed Phillip A. Galeoto director of the Department of Public Safety and announced that Lawrence J. Martines would become director of Homeland Security. Nevada Chief Justice A. William Maupin administered the oath of office in the living room of Gibbons’ home in Reno, with a small gathering of Gibbons’ friends, advisors and supporters looking on.

"Nevadans should be assured that their leaders are in place, ready for any emergency." stated Gibbons. "These highly experienced and qualified individuals are now on duty to provide that assurance." *2

Although state agencies know of no credible threat, recent world events and New Year’s celebrations raise the potential for problems during Nevada’s first government transition since the terror attacks of 9-11. Governor-elect Gibbons chose to assume office as soon as possible to fill these key positions in state government. Previous Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti resigned last month, with his resignation taking effect at midnight. Homeland Security Director Giles Vanderhoof’s appointment also expired at midnight, although he will stay on the job for another three days to assist in the transition.

“Phil Galeoto has the experience and the management skills to build on the accomplishments of the Department of Public Safety and make it a world-class agency that even better serves Nevadans,” said Governor Gibbons.

Phil Galeoto returned from the Middle East on December 24th to be appointed as Director by Governor Gibbons. In the Middle East in 2005-2006 on a United States Department of Justice/ICITAP contract, Galeoto was assigned as the Director of the Baghdad Police College, located in Baghdad, Iraq, where he was responsible for Iraqi Police Training, academy construction, and physical safety of the largest training academy in Iraq. Galeoto served 24 years on the Reno Police Department, where he retired as Lieutenant. Since his retirement, he has also served as a police chief and a public safety director in two small departments in the Midwest and California, in addition to providing Community Policing training to a number of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States under the USDOJ community policing initiative. Galeoto is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

“The citizens of Nevada expect and deserve the finest, highest level of law enforcement services possible, and I am committed to working with the Governor and the Nevada Legislature to make certain this mission is accomplished,” said Galeoto. “I look forward to the challenge of this new
assignment, and would like to thank Governor Gibbons for placing his faith in me when selecting me for this important and challenging position.”

Incoming Homeland Security Director Lawrence Martines is a worldwide consultant in counterterrorism, practicing as well as teaching. He founded and directed the Citizen’s Homeland Security Council through the Washoe County Sheriff’s office. He enjoyed a 21-year career in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and has taught security, law enforcement and counterterrorism for more than 20 years. He has also consulted in crisis management and counterterrorism for two decades. Martines is vice president of the United States Section of the International Police Association. He received his Master of Science degree in law enforcement administration from Northern Arizona University.

"Larry Martines has the distinguished professional background required to be aware of potential terrorism threats," continued the governor. "He also has the necessary skills to work with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to make our homeland security efforts more effective."

“Terrorism and homeland security are not regional concerns, but rather statewide concerns,” said Martines, “and we must adopt a statewide approach. I will work with the governor and with first responders to encourage focused teamwork and to make sure our homeland security efforts are proactive, not reactive.”

Governor Gibbons will participate in the swearing-in of other constitutional officers at the Nevada Supreme Court at 10:00 a.m. today, and will publicly repeat his oath at the formal inauguration on the steps of the State Capitol at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday.

“I look forward to taking my oath in front of all Nevada in the traditional inauguration,” said Governor Gibbons. “But I must also protect Nevada’s safety and security proactively, and that meant acting as quickly as possible to fill these key positions.”

“I’m honored to be Nevada’s Governor,” he added, “and I am happy to begin work on keeping the promises I made to the people of Nevada.” *3

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Brent Boynton, Communications Director - (775) 684-5668 - Melissa Subbotin, Press Secretary
Office of the Governor . 101 North Carson Street . Carson City, NV 90701 . Fax: (775) 684-7198
Grant Sawyer State Office Bldg . 555 East Washington, Suite 5100 . Las Vegas, NV 89701 . Fax: (702) 486-2505

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*1. About Governor Jim Gibbons (a concise one by the Editor of this flier.) Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, former United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'GOVERNOR GIBBONS TAKES OFFICE,' "An e-mail from Office of Governor Jim Gibbons to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (January 1, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Governor Jim Gibbons's Office.
*3. Ibid.

"From now on, any definition of a successful life must include serving others," said U. S. President George Bush. We certainly believe Alan Loy McGinnis that there is no more noble occupation in the world than to assit another human being---to help someone succeed. Management is nothing more than to motivating other individuals. We have put more emphasis on the power of positive praise. To lead is to serve, to give, and to achieve together with a sincere heart and love.

One of the functions of WBTI has a long times been to honor and celebrate the people and programs which may promote the quality of living for our residents and visitors of Nevada, California, and among others. The interstate perspectives of WBTI have brought with potentiality for the prosperity of more organiztions and people. We have recruited multi-media in English and Chinese to publish ou articles for many achieved and important individualas and projets. Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community.

The main mission of our organization is to encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs.

During the past many years, our efforts have been extended to launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.

The parallel practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgment, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue rich, happier, and successful life. One of my philosophy of management for many years teaching in the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chengchi University and National Chunghsing University was to enphasize "the reaching of peak management achievement through successful work performance both on good production and human relations." With also this value of administration, WBTI is launching for another hopeful year.

Washington Business and Technology Institute should be credited due to our remarkable leadership and our hardworking members. WBTI is neither made up of statues or fountains, nor landsacapes or waterscapes. Rather, WBTI is made up of actual hardworking and dedicated persons -- its faculty, advisory members, administrators and numerous friends and allies among the communities.

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Majority Leader) of the U. S. Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.

Though our resources were limited, we have innovated and encouraged good idea for program and event to improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada and California. United we stand, not just for our Asian Community only but for all our people and nation as a whole. Asian Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada and California by American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that the Asian communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society.

Wish you a Happy New Year!

Tony Tung-tien Lei, Ll.B., M.B.A., Ed.D.

WHEREAS, on December 26, 2006, the United States of America suffered the loss of President Gerald R. Ford, who demonstrated compassion, leadership, and continued dedication to his country throughout his lifetime; and

WHEREAS, on August 9, 1974, Gerald Rudolph Ford became the 38th President of the United Sates of America, and began to restore faith in government by leading the United States through the tumultuous era of Vietnam, Watergate, economic uncertainty and difficult foreign policy with the Soviet Union; and

WHEREAS, Gerald R. Ford gave a life-time of public service to our nation through his service as an officer of the United States Navy during World War II, as a Congressman serving in the United States House of Representatives for 24 years, as Vice President of the United States and as President of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, President Gerald R. Ford was a man of optimism, character and values who restored the faith o

WHEREAS, in the years after his presidency, President Gerald R. Ford continued to urge American Leaders to forge ahead with bi-partisan efforts to make our nation stronger; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Ford was not only a dedicated National Leader, he was also a proud member of the two-time national champion University of Michigan football team; and

WHEREAS, it seems fitting for the nation and Nevada to set aside a public day of mourning on January 2, 2007, so that the citizens of Nevada can reflect on the life and contributions of our 38th President of the United States of America, Gerald R. Ford;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM GIBBONS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the Great State of Nevada, do hereby proclaim January 2, 2007, as a day in honor and remembrance of

PRESIDENT GERALD RUDOLPH FORD
IN THE STATE OF NEVADA

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*1. About Governor Jim Gibbons (a concise one by the Editor of this flier.) Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, former United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).