Dear Dr. Lei, 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.

--Dr. Kenny C. Guinn

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The following report entitled "JUDGING THE JUDGES: Four judges top 90 percent retention ratings
---Bell, Earl, Herndon, Wall lead pack in biennial survey" was written by JOAN WHITELY. It was published by LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL on April 30, 2006:

"Overlooking the foyer of the new Regional Justice Center are District Court Judges Stewart Bell, from left, David Wall, Allan Earl and Douglas Herndon. Each earned retention ratings of 90 percent or better.

On a 2006 report card for judges in District Court's criminal and civil divisions, a quartet of judges emerged with top scores. Judges Stewart Bell, Allan Earl, Douglas Herndon and David Wall each earned retention ratings of 90 percent or better. ....." *1

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 one for Honorary Chairman and the other for Senior Advisor that signed by Stewart from his Office were shown on the Section of "Photos & Pictures" at May 1, 2006.]

Judge Stewart Bell was elected to the Department 7 bench in November 2002 and was sworn in as a District Court Judge in January 2003. Prior to becoming a judge, he served as Clark County District Attorney from 1995 to 2002. As District Attorney, Judge Bell was responsible for managing a staff of nearly 700 people and supervised the prosecution of nearly 700,000 felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile matters. He also administered his own law firm in Las Vegas from 1973 to 1994, specializing in criminal, business and domestic law. From 1971 to 1972 he served as a Clark County Public Defender. He also served as a legal assistant to District Court Judge Howard W. Babcock from 1970 to 1971.*3

Judge Bell earned a bachelors of science degree in accounting and economics from University of Nevada – Las Vegas in 1967. He earned his juris doctorate in 1970, graduating in the top 15 percent of his class, from the University of California – Los Angeles Law School. Known for his acute analytical skills, Judge Bell was the Nevada State High School Mathematics Champion in 1963 and was named to the Phi Kappa Phi National Collegiate Academic Honor Society when he attended UNLV.

Judge Bell served as president of the Clark County Bar Association in 1980 and as president of the State Bar of Nevada from 1991 to 1992. He has been a member of the State Bar since 1971. He was named as an Outstanding Member of the Clark County Bar Association in 1993. Judge Bell has received the highest possible rating, "AV," by Martindale-Hubbell. His prior judicial experience includes serving as an Alternate Municipal Judge, a Coroner’s Inquest Hearing Officer and as a Clark County Juvenile Court Referee.

A graduate of Leadership Las Vegas, Judge Bell has served as a volunteer and leader for many local charities and programs. He was named to Who’s Who in America, Men of Achievement, in 1980. He is married to Jeanne D. Bell and the couple has four children, Linda, Kristin, Stephen and Greg, and one grandchild, Kyle. Judge Bell has served as a manager and coach for the Spring Valley Little League and in 1993 he managed the Little League Championship Team. He has been a resident of Nevada since 1954.*4

"Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) is the only one practical organization formed since the establishment of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) in September 28, 2001 by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, announced on January 3, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*5

"We look forward a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Bud Cranor for the New Year Eve Party Conference to "Nevada Examiner" and Communitylink of "Las Vegas Review-Journal" website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti). Bud Cranor was Director of Las Vegas Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, and Executive Director of the PPAAF of WBTI. The Conference was held by WBTI at the Steak House of the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 30, 2002 in Las Vegas. The Theme of the Mini Conference was: Promoting A Good Community Life Through Mutual Cooperation. Bud was the Chairman of the conference.

At the present time, the organization of the Commission is: Honorary Chairmen A. William "Bill" Maupin, former Chief Justice and now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court; Brian Sandoval, Nevada State Attorney General (now U. S. District Court Judge); Stewart Bell, former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge; Chairmen David Roger, Clark County District Attorney; and Bill Young, Sheriff of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD); Vice Chairmen Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Constable of Las Vegas Township; and Herb Brown, Constable of North Las Vegas Township; Honorary President Lorraine Hunt, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; President Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of WBTI; Vice President Valerie Weber, Nevada Assemblywoman, [the former one was Kathy Augustine, State Controller of Nevada]; Assistant President Yi Li, Marketing Manager of FiberTel Inc; (now also Assistant President Yin Yan, Vice President of Yutai International, LLC); Secretary General Cheryl Moss, District Judge of Family Court; Senior Advisor Stewart Bell, Nevada District Judge; Founding Advisor Mike Davidson, Former Clark County Assistant District Attorney; Culture Advisor Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Associate Professor of UNLV; Promoting Advisors Rennie Schreiber, Chief of Staff of the Office of Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chermaine Gord, Secretary of Chief Justice Bill Maupin; Judy Hetherington, Chief Staff of the L.V. Office of Controller Kathy Augustine; Kathy Karstedt, Secretary of Clark County District Attorney David Roger; Susan Sullivent, Secretary of Sheriff of LVMPD Bill Young; Media Advisor William Yuen, Vice President of "Next Weekly"; Financial Advisor Teresa Woo, Editor-in-Chief of "Next Weekly"; Coordinating Advisor Raymond Lam, President of Las Vegas Cantonese Association; Functional Advisor Patty Blakeman, Secretary for Mike Davidson; Entrepreneurship Advisor Oscar Jornacion, President and Publisher of "Nevada Examiner"; Writing Advisor Jerry Tao, Deputy District Attorney of Clark County; and Secretary Agnas Chan, President of United Business Source Inc.

"I'm a living example of the American Dream. Today, I'm privileged to serve the people of greater Las Vegas as a Deputy District Attorney, where I prosecute criminal cases ranging from murder and drug dealing to arson, sexual assault and robbery. Every day, I work to make our neightborhoods a little safer and more livable," wrote Jerry Tao on one his fliers.*6

"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.

The above list of leaders and officers of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Mark Denton, District Judge of Nevada, at the Event and Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.*7

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognizes what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by beeing the vistor's number at #45,281 (now at #103,976 on September 18, 2006) of the WBTI website. It is brought to you by the Communitylink of 'Las Vegas Review-Journal' and Reviewjournal.com," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on March 5, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum, where Governor Kenny Guinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadan residents and visitors," said Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval (now U. S. District Court Judge) on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community.

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References

*1. Whitely, Joan. 'JUDGING THE JUDGES: Four judges top 90 percent retention ratings,' "A search of 'JUDGING THE JUDGES' on the Reviewjournal.com," (April 30, 2006), Las Vegas: LVRJ.
*2. Bell, Stewart. 'A profile of WBTI,' "A search of 'District Attorney Stewart Bell' on the Google.cn," (September 18, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*3. Clark County's Eighth Judicial District Court. "A profile of Stewart Bell,' "A search of 'District Judge Stewart Bell' on the Google.cn," (September 12, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*4. Ibid.
*9. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutural cooperation between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Nevada Examiner," (2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*10. Tao, Jerry. 'I'd like to continue to serve our community,' "My flier for the community of Clark County," (June 11, 2004), Las Vega, Nevada.
*7. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts of Las Vegas.

As we remembered the victims of September 11, 2001 with the fifth anniversary of the horrific attacks on our nation, all Americans were reminded about how suddenly and unexpectedly a tragedy can unfold.

September has been designated as National Preparedness Month, with the focus on family emergency preparedness. The goal is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks, and to encourage individuals to take action to prepare themselves and their families.

The following is good advice to follow as you work to prepare your family:

Put together an emergency kit that will allow you and your family to survive at least three days in the event an emergency happens. The kit should include basic items like water, food, medicine, battery-powered radio, flashlight, and a first aid kit.

Develop a communications, evacuation, and shelter plan in the event of an emergency. The plan should include a relative or friend that lives in another area that could be used as a point of contact for messages in the event family members are separated and unable to communicate with each other in the emergency area.

Get training in first aid and emergency response.
For more detailed and comprehensive information, please visit www.ready.gov, www.citizencorps.gov, or www.redcross.org. These websites will provide you more detailed information that will help you and your loved ones survive a serious natural or man-made emergency.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 70, 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.

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.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts you have become, and still gently invites you to grow. Joseph Newton said that, "People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges." We need friends, but friendship needs care. Friendship is not only a union of spirits, but also a pleasing game of interchanging praise. Life is to be fortifid by many friendships. To like someone, and to be liked by someone, is a great pleasure of daily life

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

***** A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. ---Walter Winchell
***** The only way to have a friend is to be a friend. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
***** I am wealthy in my friends. ---William Shakespeare
***** A friend in need is a friend indeed. ---Annoymous
***** If you want to win a man to your cause, you must first convince him you are his friend. ---Abraham Lincoln

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

A. How to make friends

Dale Carnegie said, "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interest in you." To drive home his point. Carnegie tells how dogs have learned the fine art of making friends. When you get within ten feet of a friendly dog, he will begin to wag his tail, a visible sign he enjoys your presence. If you take time to pet him, he will become excited and lick and jump all over you to show how much he appreciates you. the dog became man's best friend by being genuinely interested in people.

Friendship is the result of our efforts to be interested in what's going on in people's lives.*2

B. What is a friend?

A friend is someone who concerned with everything you do.
A friend is someone to call upon during good and bad times.
A friend is someone who understands whatever you do.
A friend is someone who knows what you are going through at all times.
A friend is someone who does not compete with you.
A friend is someone who is genuinely happy for you when things go well.
A friend is someone who tries to cheer you up when things don't go well.
a friend is an extension of yourself without which you are not complete.
Thank you for being my friend.*3

---Susan Polis Achultz

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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.

Established in 2004, the Wang Foundation is a non-profit organization that advances international exchange and service learning as key elements in shaping our global future. The Foundation's current focus is to represent Tsinghua University's School of Continuing Education in the development of a consortium of US colleges and universities that will nominate student and faculty participants to Tsinghua's Poverty Alleviation Project through Service Learning Program.*1

The Foundation's first step towards meeting this goal was the July 2006 launching of the Service Learning Program (SLP) in China with over 450 participants. Built on the premise that a more just and peace-filled world is attainable through college students engaging cross culturally in service learning projects, the SLP helps future Chinese and U.S. leaders become more effective global citizens.

The Foundation envisions supporting up to 2,000 participants for the 2007 SLP.

We are pleased to receive the e-mail from Dr. Peter C. C. Wang in the morning on Sptember 14, 2006. He wrote that, "Dear friends of Wang Foundation, I would like to share with you our brand new web site just finished as of yesterday.*2

www.wangfoundation.net

Sending my best wishes to you in a new school year."

Dr. Peter C. C. Wang is Chairman and President of Wang Foundation.

The following will be the Upcoming Events of Wang Foundation:

Wang Foundation Service Learning Consortium Meeting
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
November 28-29, 2006

2007 Program Planning Workshop

Representatives from 2006 participating institutions will develop plans for the 2007 Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) in China and discuss ways to build a worldwide consortium of institutions committed to poverty alleviation through education.*3

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Association of International Education Administrators Annual Conference (AIEA)

Washington, DC
February 18-22, 2007

NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference
For more information click Here

Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 28 ? June 1, 2007

Alleviating Poverty Through Service Learning: A New Paradigm For International Education

Working collaboratively under the sponsorship of the Wang Foundation, Tsinghua University and the University of Washington are forming a consortium of institutions interested in further developing effective poverty alleviation program models that utilize interdisciplinary approaches to distance education, service learning and intercultural exchange.

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International Symposium on Poverty Alleviation
Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
November 14-16, 2007

Poverty Alleviation Through International Service Learning

Bringing together global visionaries from around the world, the symposium invites leaders in academia, commerce, government and civil society to explore innovative ways to incorporate international exchange and service learning as key components in developing effective poverty alleviation programs in China. Program models developed during this symposium will serve as prototypes for programs that can be replicated and expanded in other regions of the world.*4

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Wang Foundation has developped
the Service Learning Program In China:

The "Service Learning Program in China" brings together American and Tsinghua University students who live and work side-by-side while providing critical educational resources to the poorest regions of China. Service Learning Scholarships provided by Wang Foundation and Tsinghua University enable hundreds of American and Tsinghua University students to learn about each other's cultures, practice global citizenship and mitigate chronic poverty at the grass roots level. First launched in 2006, the program has already become a successful model for expansion and duplication throughout China.*5

In his article entitled "An Invitation to Build A Better World," Ron Moffatt, President-Elect of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, stated that:

"As an international educator who spends each day helping students cross borders to learn about the world beyond their comfort zones, I am always seeking better ways to guide them through transformative journeys that will eventually shape our global future." *6

He pointed out that, "I recently rediscovered the power of such hope. The gift came in the form of a lesson taught by a kind and scholarly couple who befriended me and showed me what true heart space is capable of achieving. I am forever grateful to Peter and Grace Wang for providing so many wise answers to my core questions and for helping me see where I must invest my energies. The stone dissolved when I took the first step. Their vision of poverty alleviation through education has been a profound source of inspiration for me personally, and their boundless commitment to improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people has driven much of my professional focus for the past year."

"Preserving the planet for our children and grandchildren speaks to our deepest aspirations, no matter what culture, religion, or ideology we embrace or espouse. We citizens of the Earth community have a tremendous responsibility and a unique power to act together. As the daunting social, political, and environmental costs of globalization continue to escalate and imperil our global future, we must foster global awareness and compassion whenever and wherever we have an opportunity. How we respond to the challenges before us in the next five-to-ten years could change the future of our planet more profoundly than any other period in history. We must act now to create a new generation of global citizens who will shape a more just, more peaceful and more sustainable world for all."

The author concluded: The Wang Foundation offers a way forward and we're just getting started. Why not join the journey and build a better world?*7

It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to recognize those outstanding individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community all around the world.*8

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References

*1. Wang Foundation. 'Wang Foundation is advancing international exchange and service learning,' "An e-mail from Dr. Peter C. C. Wang to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (September 14, 2006), Peeble Beach, California: Wang Foundation.
*2. Wang, Peter C. C. 'I would like to share with you our brand new web site,' "An e-mail from Dr. Peter C. C. Wang to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (September 14, 2006), Peeble Beach, California: Wang Foundation.
*3. Wang Foundation. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Moffatt, Ron. 'An Invitation to Build A Better World,' "A profile of Wang Foundation's website," (Septmber 14, 2006), Peeble Beach, California: Wang Foundation.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the Google.com," (September 12, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com

As the 2006-07 school year begins, we will have the first opportunity to observe and review the impact of an additional $100 million I included in my fiscal year 05-06 budget to help address the increasingly difficult challenges educators face today from parents as well as local, state, and federal government agencies.

A grant program was established during the 2005 Legislature that enabled individual schools and school districts to submit School Improvement Plan applications seeking funding for projects designed to improve student achievement. To oversee the grant process, the Commission on Educational Excellence was created.

Approximately 625 school and 17 district plans, requesting more than $151 million, were submitted to the Commission for consideration. About 465 of the grants submitted, including the 17 district grants, received funding approval of just over $86 million in January 2006.

In January 2007, an examination of every program will be completed to evaluate the initial success of each grant recipient. And, the results of students’ annual testing at those schools in the spring of 2007 will produce more definitive answers as to which new projects should be considered for possible replication statewide.

The budget building process for the next biennium has already begun. I am including funding for these flexible education programs once again in the budget I will submit to our next governor. He or she will have a choice: replicate the successful programs found through this grant process, or continue with the longstanding method of only providing funding on a statewide, per pupil basis. It is my hope that educators will continue to be given the flexibility they need to identify and implement programs to improve Nevada’s schools, and that the accountability aspects of this program will provide the next governor and the Legislature the evidence they need to fund it.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 70, 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.

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.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

With more good personal traits, we shall be more easy to be a leader. In a Nutshell, Be a Leader, Dale Carnegie put the following suggestions in his book entitled "How to Win Friends & Influence People":

"A leader's job often includes changing your people's attitudes and behavior.*1 Some suggestions to accomplish this:

Principle 1
Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
Principle 2
Call attention to people's mistakes indirctly.
Principle 3
Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
Principle 4
Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
Principle 5
Let the other person save face.
Principle 6
Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be 'hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.'
Principle 7
Give the other person a fine reputation to live up tp.
Principle 8
Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
Principle 9
Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest." *2

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*3

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References

*1. . Carnegie, Dale. (1981) ""How to Win Friends & Influence People," New York: Simon & Schuster.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.

***** To grasp and hold a vision, that is the very essence of successful leadership---not only on the movie set where I learned it, but everywhere. ---Ronald Reagan

"Through the recommendations by our faculty members including Nevada District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Dr. Michael Douglas has been appointed as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 3, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

"It's really my pleasure and honor to be named as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI. WBTI has a good reputation with its Advisory Board and faculty members. The Board has Governor Kenny Guinn as its Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Directors. With the excellent and informative publications of 'Reviewjournal.com,' 'Next Weekly,' and among others, high-ranking officials of Nevada have been inspired to help realize the creed for community service and humane spirit of WBTI," expressed Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Douglas at the Event and Dinner Party in the Emperor's Garden Restaurant on February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas. It was held by the Committee to implement the ART EXHIBIT of Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG.

Justice Michael Douglas, the first African American justice in Nevada’s history, was appointed to the Court in March 2004 to fill the vacancy that resulted from the death of Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Justice Douglas’s appointment to the Supreme Court is the culmination of a 22-year legal career in Nevada that began by chance when he accepted what he thought was going to be a temporary job with Nevada Legal Services.*2 Michael was elected in November 2, 2004 as Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.

Justice Douglas, a native of Los Angeles, came to Las Vegas in 1982 from Philadelphia, Pa., where he had been working in private practice. The justice said he chose Las Vegas because he wanted to move back west and had a cousin living in the city. After two years at Nevada Legal Services, Justice Douglas was hired by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office and served in the Civil Division until 1996. In January 1996, he was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court bench and was retained in the election later that year, serving until his appointment to the Supreme Court. At the District Court, he served as Business Court judge along with handling a variety of civil and criminal cases. He was elected Chief District Judge in October 2003.

A graduate of California State College, Long Beach, in 1971 and the University of California Hastings College of Law in 1974, Justice Douglas has been a member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada and Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association. He is president*3 of the Nevada American Inns of Court, an organization of judges, lawyers and law students that promotes*4 excellence and civility in the legal profession.

He has been active in groups fighting domestic violence and also has served on a variety of law-related groups, including two years on the Nevada Law Foundation Board and seven years on the State Bar of Nevada, Southern Disciplinary Board.

Justice Douglas, who is married and has a daughter and two grandchildren, has been a longtime supporter of the youth in California and Las Vegas. He was a sports volunteer and coach and has been a frequent speaker at Las Vegas area schools. From 1996 to 2003, he was the judicial sponsor of the annual Spirit of the Arts Contest, a competition for student artwork emphasizing Nevada themes and spirit. Many of the winning pieces still hang in the Clark County Courthouse.*5

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, U. S. Federal Judge and former 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.

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.

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.*6

"We're pleased to have Justice Michael Douglas's interest in offering his 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 Justice Michael Douglas's distinguished career, he has accomplished a great deal of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional." *7

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References

*1. Young, Bill; Walsh, Jessie, Chang, Tiffany. 'Lynette McDonald has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search about Dr. John Wang on Google.com," (September 8, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Justice of the Supreme Court. 'Profile of the Supreme Court about Justice Michael Douglas,' "An e-mail from the Secretary of Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas Nevada: Office of Justice Michael Douglas.
*3. Douglas, Michael. 'Corrections,' "An e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*4. Douglas, Michael. 'Yes, I agree,' "A second e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*5. Justice of the Supreme Court. Ibid.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid' on the Google.cn," (September 10, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 7, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

We are impressed by what Dr. Peter Drucker said that, "Only a clear definition of the mission and purpose of the business makes possible clear and realistic business objectives. It is the foundation for priorities, strategies, plans, and work assignments. It is the starting point for the design of managerial jobs, above all, for the design of managerial structures." A business is a reflection of the leader. As a manager, the important thing is not happens when you are not there. It is important of what happens when you are not there.

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
***** American business needs a lifting purpose greater than the struggle of materialism. ---Herbert Hoover
***** If you don't invest very much, then defeat dosen't hurt very much and winning is not exciting. ---Dick Vermeil

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

The ServiceMaster Corporration serves as a beautiful example of a company that thoroughly integrates its corporate philosophy and mission into day-to-day affairs. Founded by Marion E. Wade, the story of its conception, genesis and growth is told in Wade's book, God is Counsel. Kenneth T. Wessner, Chairman of the Board of ServiceMaster, states:

"The philosopgy of a company determines the character and nature of business it conducts. The climate of a company is created by the concepts of managing and life that govern its policies and practices. The philosophy of ServiceMaster and the words we used to express that philosophy have been carefully conceived, nurtured, and refined through years of thought, work, and commitment. Our company philosophy is expressed in four objectives. These four staterment are the foundation upon which everything we do is built.

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
To grow profitably.

For the people of ServiceMaster, their work is not merely the making of a living; it is a way of life."

That solid philosophy has helped ServiceMaster become one of the largest cleaning service conglomerates in the world.

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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.

Leadership does not necessarily exit only in the top ladder. We could feel it from many places. People may extend his or her leadeship in a mutual existance. Anyone who can bring us with a positive and effective idea and plan and give others a breakthrough with inspiration for their difficult circumstances may be treated as a leader.

To find a potential and good leader and to inspire and build up him or her is a valuable and important thing.

"MANAGING UP shows what you can learn when you keep your eyes and ears open and happen to work for/with a terrif boss. Great lessons for leaders here, managing up, down, and sideways," said Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business at the University of South Carolina about the book written by Rosanne Badowski in 2003. The book is entitled "How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You."

The Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada, Dr. Tony Lei, received by air mail on February 22, 1997 a book named "Modern Stratagem" The book was written and sent by Professor Tu Lin.

In the preface, Dr. Ko-wang Mei pointed out that: It is the person who uses stratagem to face problem and chellenge and to integrate a project or principle for processing of problem solving. Most of famous stratagems in the human history were used on politics and military. From its broad significance, in order for a person to successful both in production and human relations, he or she needs stratagem to attain his or her objectives. The Chinese idiom of "Action after taking stratagem" may show the good understanding of the above meaning.

The book entitled "Modern Stratagem" was written by a Chinese, while the book entitled "How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You" is written by an American. The latter talks about "Managing Up" in a business. The following are some of its principles:

Principles of Managing Up
"* Managing is not the exclusive property of MBA grads.
* At times we are all managers, and we are all support staff; managers have to roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches.
* Those who manage up have to think--and act-- like managers.
* A good managers is a student of cause and effect.
* It's not good enough to be aware of what's happening around you; you have to know why it's happening.
* If you're not helping, you're hindering.
* Ask yourself: Did the work I performed today help achieve a goal?
Common Sense Takeaways
* Your boss's agenda comes first. Period.
* When those above you win, you win.
* It's people! Organizations don't run on money, products, or procedures.
* Trust your instincts-- they are based on a lot of experience. Then again, don't always trust instincts.
* Go ahead, take a swing: Better to be too bold than too timid."*1

The first of the above two books was prefaced by Dr. Ko-wang Mei, the former President of Tunghai University and now the President of Taiwan Regional Development Institute.

Dr. Mei believed that: The successful degree of a stratagem can not be depended only on individual's wisdom, knowledge,and experience. It has its team works, integrity, scientific background, and philosophic thought. Therefore, there never appears a stratagem in an emptiness. It needs deliberate planning and logic thinking. The large the area of stratagem and the deeper of the degree of a stratagem, the large and deeper the need for information collection and analysis. In the recent half of the century, it is one of the most important subject in 'The study of Administration'. In a practical and general speaking, 'stratagem' is 'decision making' in a promotional sense. In order to have a stratagem effective, efficient, and perfect, the conclusion of a stratagem should be attained through scientific collection, analysis, judgment, study of information. It is why the 'Stratagem' is an important and useful study.

Its good to have some inspiration on the findings of some of the chapters of the second book:

"Preparedness Takeaways
* By seeing thing from someone else's perspective, you'll be better able anticipate what will be needed in the future.
* Share what you know. This was the centerpiece of Jack Welch's GE. We shared ideas, best practices, and information.

People who hoard knowledge hunt the company.
*Be ready to improvise.
*Stay on top of current events, not just concerning your company but the international business community. It will help give context to what you do, and it's a good conversation starter.
Communication Takeaways
*Communication is more than a management tool--it is a catalyst for change.
*Don't be afraid to ask. And then ask again.
*Question yourself constantly; if you don't like your answers, do something about it.
*Be a loudmouth--one whose ideas and messages get spread through every level of your business.
*Nagging doesn't mean you have to be a pain in the neck--but timed correctly, it's very effective.

Teamwork Takeaways
*Celebrate--you deserve to recognize accomplishments.
*Take a central role as team member and team builder.
*Get off your pedestal--no job or task should be dismissed as unimportant or not worthy of attention.
*Share everything--information, knowledge, skills, risk."*2

The author of the first book, late Tu Lin, one of the famous scholar on stratagem, had been many years Professor and Chairman of Safety Department of the Central Police Official University in Taiwan. The author of the second, Rosanne Badowski, was an executive assistant of Jack Welch who retired from GE in September 2001 as its CEO.

"It is 'political strategy' when a stratagem is used in political affairs.It is 'war strategy' when a stratagem is used in military action. It is 'individual strategy' when a stratagem is used by personal affairs. It is 'business strategy' when a stratagem is used by business management. After the second half of 20 century, business management played a very important role around the world. The study of management emphasizes very much the importance of stratagem. Therefore, the world business is now full of the actions of 'Business Stratagem'," said Dr. Mei.*3

As a conclusion on her book, Rosanne summerized it in the following:

The Fun of Managing Up
"Over the years, people have approached me wanting to know what it was like to work for Jack Welch. Did he have some secret to success? And that's why I've tried hard to keep the "bow" of this book pointed into the wind of real life.
Was it a smooth fourteen years? No way.
Was it interesting, exhilarating, and rewarding? For sure."*4

The first book was foreworded by Jack Welch, while in the second book, Dr. Mei recommended that : The "Modern Stratagem" written by Professor Tu Lin is one of the best in the field. It can be a good reference text for persons in political affairs. It is a fine dictionary for military experts. And it can be also effectively used in business management. Finally, it is a very valuable book for an individual to use it as an electric power to brighten his or her career both in production and human relations.

Rosanne continued on her conclusion that "Under the circumstances, managing up was, for me, a survival skill mastered on the job and on the run. But it was not one based on secrets, luck, or genius. For me, managing up came right off the rack, right off the shelf, and right off a list of basic ingredients that are as commonplace as they are priceless:

Chemistry. It's what got us off to a good start and kept us going.

Trust. Trust was what our partnership was built on--and what made our partnership last.

Confidence. The key term to describe Jack--something that propelled his every action.

Impatience. It appears to be a negative, but it gave us the speed to accomplish as much as we did in limitd time.

Energy. It kept us buoyant and helped us persevere.

Resilience. The ability to keep going when a roadblock got in the way.

Humor. It made every day fun, no matter what the circumstances.

Common sense. A lifesaver when it came to tough decisions.

Preparedness. This gave us the edge to rise above the pack.

Adaptability. The ability to embrace change.

Simplicity. In other words, keeping things uncomplicated and easy to understand.

Fairness. Treating people in a way we like to be treated.

Communications. The determination to tell the world and each other what was going on.

Teamwork. It let us bring our friends along--they helped us bail out the boat when the water was rising, and they were there in the end for the party.

Passion and purpose. They are what life, and business, are all about."5

She concluded finally that "Together, these fifteen managing-up ingredients produced an extraordinarily effective working partnership-- and a whole lot of sheer fun. Yes, there I go again--fun. If work isn't fun, there's some-thing wrong. Well-paid drudgery is still drudgery. It's painful and demeaning. By managing up you make an investment that pays a handsome dividend in satifaction and self-respect."6

Dr. Mei recommended that : The "Modern Stratagem" written by Professor Tu Lin is one of the best in the field. It can be a good reference text for persons in political affairs. It is a fine dictionary for military experts. And it can be also effectively used in business management. Finally, it is a very valuable book for an individual to use it as an electric power to brighten his or her career both in production and human relations.*7

The late Tu Lin, one of the famous scholar on stratagem, had been many years Professor and Chairman of Safety Department of the Central Police Official University in Taiwan. Dr. Ko-wang Mei, Professor Tu Lin, and Dr. Tony Lei were good friends for many years. Professor Tu was the Founder and Chairman of Taipei Marketing Research Association on a national basis. He was also Chairman of Board of China File and Micrographic Information Management Institute. In order to promote the collaboration of academy between both sides of China on the pacific ocean, Professor Tu was the Chairman and held the 1966 Seminar on File and Micrographic Academy of both sides of the Straits of Taiwan on November 4-11, 1996.*8

"Our knowledge, wisdom, and professionalism are all achieved by our sincere love to God!" said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*9

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Refernces

*1. Badowski, Rosanne. (2003) "How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You," New York: A CURRENCY BOOK, Published by Doubleday.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Tu, Lin. (1996) "Modern Stratagem," Taipei, Taiwan: Nation Publishing Co.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Badowski. Ibid.
*6. Badowski. Ibid.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Modern Stratagem,' "PPAA20 of WBTI website," (September 7, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*8. Ibid.
*9. WBTI. 'Message from the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for the 2002 New Year,' "A search of 'Message from the President' of the WBTI website," (August 31, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Nevada Check Up Program

Please click on the link below (type the address to the searching box of Internet at a latter time) to view a video message from (Nevada) Governor (Kenny) Guinn*1 regarding the Nevada Check Up.

[[[Video Message from Governor Guinn]]]

[[[Nevada Check Up web site]]]

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 70, 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.

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.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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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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.

WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Lei, a prominent resident of the Las Vegas area for more than 12 years, has dedicated himself to projects benefiting the Asian community and all Nevada citizens; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has led the Washington Business and Technology Institute and its advisory board and faculty members establishing the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has served in many notable roles working with prominent elected leaders and notable entities including Senior Advisor of United States Representative Shelley Berkley, the Office of Constable for Las Vegas Township, the Office of District Attorney for Clark County, and Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin, P.C., and serving as President of Washington Business and Technology Institute, Honorary President of Great Wall College and Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College, Chairman of the Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada, and a contributing editor and columnist of Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com, Nevada Examiner; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has published more than 80 books on business management, marketing, and information management, as well as more than 276 papers on business administration, information management, and computer education; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has presented his findings to many well-recognized conferences such as the International Conference on Technology and Engineering, the International Information Management Congress, and the Science Engineering Technology Seminars; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has long promoted cooperation on education and business development between Asian nations and Nevada; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has offered his time to many cultural, benevolent, artistic, and political activities and programs, such as the Thai Performing Appreciation Day, Seniors United, the Asian-American Republican Coalition of Clark County, and the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei received his Doctorate of Education in Institutional Management in 1990 from Pepperdine University, and served as an Associate Professor of Information Management and a Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University and Pepperdine University from 1985 to 1991 and 1991 to 1996, respectively; now, therefore, be it

PROCLAIMED, That the State of Nevada recognizes Dr. Tony Lei as an outstanding Nevadan whose dedication to public service benefits all citizens of this great State and our neighbors in the Pacific Rim.

DATED this 30th day of July, 2005.
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Valerie E. Weber
Nevada State Assemblywoman