U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, a Taiwanese-born immigrant, encouraged Asian-Americans to speak up, and to work on their communication skills during a summit hosted by the Asian Pacific Americans Federal Career Advancement.*1

While speaking at the career advancement summit dedicated to Asian-American federal workers, the U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said that it is vital for Asian Americans to acquire the skills of marketing, human relations and report briefing in order to advance in their career with the federal government. Chao also praised the Asian-American work force for its contribution to the development of the U.S. economy.

At the same time, Chao emphasized that it is important for Asian-Americans to improve both their verbal and written communications skills. Chao says that Asian-Americans must learn about the American ideology of team-spirit in the work environment, while also participating in meaningful community work.

The latest statistics show that Asian-Americans currently make up 4.8% of all federal employees. Chao is hoping that the career advancement summit will help Asian-Americans improve upon their career skills, while also furthering their understanding of the different methods for advancing into high positions within the government.

Ever since Chao took office with the advent of the Bush administration, she has dedicated herself to raising public awareness of the minority Asian workforce struggling to advance in the American society.*2

Secretary Chao received her B. A. degree in Economics with straight A's for all her four years at the famous Mount Holyoke College in New England. She obtained her M. B. A. degree from Harvard University in 1979. She also studied at M.I.T., Dartmouth College, and Columbia University.

"With the excellency of knowledge, humanity, and patriotism inspired by Elaine Chao, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has continued its many years effort to community service and spiritual belief. Nevada is honor to have WBTI under her spiritual Chairpersonship and I am especially honor to be a M.I.S. Manager of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI," humble as he is, River Sun chatted excitedly during the celebration dinner party at the Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Horseshoe Club. The Moon Festival of Midautumn has been many thousand years celebrated as a day for patriotism by the Chinese people in the Far East and Southeastern Asia. The party was held by WBTI in Las Vegas on September 11, 2003.

Following the inspiration of the past many years of the accomplishment of Ms. Elaine Chao's contribution of humane spirit to our society, we have the persistense of Wou Shien's spirit for education here in America. If a coolie and hard woker like him could dedicate to eduction by offering all his income and life to build a school for children in his village, what should not for us to offer our efforts for our community? *3

"The mission of this School [Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)] will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao*4 of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B.. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of Political Science in UNLV.*5

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References

*1. ET News. 'ET News, ET Today.com,' "A search of U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao from Google.com," (May 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. GSBPA of WBTI. 'New Year's Message of the President,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Department of Labor. 'A search on google.com at November 2, 2004,' "About Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao," (November 2, 2004), Washington, D. C.: U. S. Department of Labor.
*5. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the latest calculations for the state抯 excess funds, revenue projections and other adjustments during a press conference in the Capitol. Based on Monday抯 figures from the Nevada Economic Forum, the state budget office estimates that lawmakers will have approximately $92 million in reoccurring 搉ew money,� based on revenue projections and other adjustments, as well as approximately $83 million in 搊ne-shot� excess funds.

揑t is important to note that this approximate figure of $175 million stands above and beyond what is already accounted for in my proposed budget,� Gov. Guinn said. 揟he proposed budget for the next biennium meets the needs of the people � it already funds much-needed property tax relief, invests a record amount in K-12 and higher education, saves the Millennium Scholarship, provides money to make sure that our failing schools meet the needs of our children, puts $200 million into Nevada抯 savings account for a rainy day and also funds my proposal for a $300 million rebate for the citizens of Nevada. As we have met the obligations and demands of our people, the citizens of Nevada have every right to expect a dividend of some sort from the state. The responsible course of action would be for the Legislature to pass a budget that includes a rebate for our taxpayers. I am confident that the remaining $175 million provides ample opportunity for lawmakers to fortify projects and initiatives that will benefit the citizens of Nevada.�

With many of the state抯 top priorities already met in the Governor抯 proposed budget � including a $200 million infusion into the Rainy Day Fund, the $300 million rebate as well as budgeted monies to perpetuate the Millennium Scholarship well into the next decade and perhaps further � the Governor said it is imperative that if any of the remaining $175 million is spent, it should be spent wisely. Gov. Guinn said he has not wavered in his conviction that the $300 million rebate to the citizens of Nevada is the right thing to do.

揑 can抰 in good conscience tell our people that they don抰 deserve some of this windfall that the state is currently enjoying,� he said. 揑n business, companies that have a good year reward their shareholders with a dividend. Nevada has had a great year, and our citizens certainly deserve something tangible in return.�

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS' "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" was HONORING U. S. Senator Harry Reid as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2004. This year's event was held on Monday May 2, 2005. 6:30 to 8:45 Cocktails and Photos 6:30 programs started at 7:30 Bally's Grand Ball Room.*1

In the beginning of the Event, U. S. Senator Harry Reid took pictures and chatted with many of the attendents including Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judges Valorie Vega and Michael Cherry, District Judge of Family Court Cheryl Moss, North Las Vegas Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Washington Business and Technology Institute President Dr. Tony Lei, among others.

John Ponticello, President of Paradise Democratic Club Las Vegas, announced the Co-sponsors of this Event and Champagne Party:
Sierra Health Servoices Inc.; Proggemeyer Design Group; Fraternal Order of Police; Marilyn & John Moran, Russel Dorn; NSEA, Terre Hickman and Ken Lance; Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc.; International Game Technology; Southwest Gas Corp.; Seet Metal Workers International Association, Michael J. Sullivan; IATSE Local 720; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Police Protective Association, David Callas; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; Harrah's Entertainment, Jan Jones; Shelley Berkley; among others.*2

Then, John presented the Grass Roots and Recognition Awards to BJ Thomas, Suzi Baldwin, Dan Hinkley, and Sally Laskowski.

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Year 2004 Award to U. S. Senate Minority Leader and Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. Harry dilivered a remarkable speech to unite the democrats for our community, state, and country.

"Dear Friend: We are proud to serve as Co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club抯 揙utstanding Democrat of the Year� 2004 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. This year抯 event will be Monday May 2, 2005 at Bally抯 hotel in the Grand Ball Room 6:30 to 8:45 PM (cocktails and complementary photos with the Senator at 6:30 with the program starting at 7:30). Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10 for $350 or individual tickets may be purchased for $35 each.*3

As a lasting tribute to Harry, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please also consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club [of Las Vegas] (PDCLV) uses proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.*4

We are anxious to make this event special for Harry, because of his beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because he has always been there for us. If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello*5 at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.
Sincerely," announced Richard Bryan, U.S. Senator; Oscar B Goodman Mayor, Las Vega City Mayor; and Rory Reid, Clark County Chairman.

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*6

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were former U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, among others. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*7

Harry Reid was born in the mining town of Serchlight, Nevada where he was raised in a small cabin without indoor plumbing. He attended a two-room elementary school. His father was a hard rock miner with an 6th grade education. His mother helped the family make ends meet by taking in laundry.*8

Serchlight had no high school, so he had to attend Basic High School in Henderson where he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959 they were married. In 1961, their first child and only daughter Lana was born. Son Rory was born in 1962, and three more brothers followed -
Leif, Josh, and Key. Basic High was also where Reid met a teacher named Mike O'Callaghan who would play many roled in his life: teacher, boxing coach, political mentor, trusted advisor and best friend.

After completing law school, Harry returned to Henderson to serve as City Attorney. In 1968, he was elected to the Nevada Assembly, 1970 Harry was elected Lieutenant Governor. In 1977, he was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. In 1983, he won the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

He was elected to the Senate in 1986. In 1998, Harry was elected to his third term as US Senator and his colleagues selected him as Assistant Democratic Leader - the second highest post among Democrats in the Senate.

After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. This position, combined with his reputation for integrity and fairness, has given the small state of Nevada a uniquely influential voice in Washington. Harry Reid isn't afraid to speak his mind - but he isn't afraid to listen, either. Like the desert country that formed him, he doesn't cry out for attention. He's soft spoken-but when hw talks, people listen. He has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a powerful voice in Congress.*9

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References

*1. Ponticello, John. 'Invitation infomation about our event,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 9, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democratic Paradise Club of Las Vegas.
*2. PDCLV. 'Co-sponsors of the Event on May 2, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada by PDCLV,' "A commemorative journal of PDCLV," (May 2, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: The Paradise Democratic
Club.
*3. The Paradise Democratic
Club. '揙UTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR� 2004 U.S. SENATE MINORITY LEADER HARRY REID,' "An e-mail from President John Ponticello of the Paradise Democratic Club to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 15, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: PDCLV.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Mr. John Ponticello is the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV).
*6. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Democrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*7. Ibid.
*8. PDCLV. 'On U. S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid,' "A post card delivered at the Event and Party on May 2, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada by PDCLV," (May 2, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas.
*9. Ibid.

From: Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber [VWeber@asm.state.nv.us]
Subject: Taiwan-Nevada Resolution
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:01:02 -0700

April 29, 2005

Dear Dr Lei:

Greetings from Assemblywoman Valerie Weber of the Nevada State Assembly:

On April 28, 2005, the Nevada Legislature delivered Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 25 commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the sister-state relationship between the State of Nevada and the Republic of China on Taiwan. This Resolution was approved unanimously by both the Assembly and the Senate of the State of Nevada. I was pleased to convey friendly remarks and memories of my own trip to Taiwan as well as present this Resolution in the Assembly to honor our continued friendship and mutual economic growth between Nevada and the Republic of China on Taiwan.

As part of this most important ceremony, incoming Director General Mark W. P. Liao and Consular Officer Jenny H. C. Kuo, of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, were both present to accept ACR 25 in both the Assembly and Senate Chambers.

In addition, we presented ACR 26 that honored Mr Matthew Lee as the outgoing Director General of the San Francisco office who successfully guided this office for three years. He is a good friend to the state of Nevada. We wish him well in his new role as Representative to the Taipei Mission to Latvia.

We included remarks about Mr Mark Liao, the new incoming Director and proclaimed his outstanding educational and experiential background he brings to his new role. I look forward to working with him to continue our friendship and mutual economic interests.

After the ceremony, the past delegates to Taiwan were treated to a wonderful Chinese lunch by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. It was a lovely treat to reconnect with friends from previous journeys to Taiwan.

As my friends, I would be delighted to send you official copies of these resolutions, suitable for framing. If you would like a copy of one or both Resolutions please contact my office and I would be honored to send you one.

In continued friendship,

Valerie E. Weber
Nevada State Assemblywoman
Clark County District 5
Serving SW Las Vegas
702.338.8452

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About the author:

Originally from California, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber moved to Nevada in 1990. Her undergraduate degree in biological science and specialty in the field of transfusion medicine earned her several medical journal authorships. She is a 1998 graduate of the Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Las Vegas program. She has completed a four-year term as a member of the Board of Displaced Homemakers, appointed by Governor Guinn in 2000. Valerie is the owner of Collaborating Solutions. She is accredited in Dr Goleman抯 360-competency assessment instrument in Emotional Intelligence (ECI). An avid student of both Peter Senge of MIT and Daniel Goleman of Harvard University, she has good knowledge to consult in business.

As a famous Assemblywoman and the Minority Whip of Nevada Assembly, Valerie Weber has been also a professional member of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for more than three years.

"Hello Dr. Lei: I just wanted to thank you for including Judge Walsh and myself in such a beautiful evening. I was quite happy to be there to witness you receive the recognition you deserve. Thank you again for including us and please accept my best regards to you and your wife," said Jeri Winter, Judicial Exec. Assistant to Judge Jessie Walsh, Dept. 10.*1 Judge Jessie Walsh attended the Induction Ball held by Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-CC on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas. She was honored as a Special Guest of the Dinner and Party. She was accompanied by her Judicial Exec. Assistant Jerri Winter and Courtroom Deputy Matt Diamond.

During the Event, Dr. Tony Lei received a Proclamation of the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County. It was presented to him by Commissioner Lynette McDonald on the Event and Dinner Party after she delivered her kenote speech.*2

Judge Jessie Walsh has been honored Associate Executive Director of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on January 16, 2002.

Jessie graduate from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1992. She ran unopposed in 2001 to retain her seat in Las Vegas Municipal Court. By unanimous vote, the Mayor and City Council appointed Judge Walsh to fill a vacancy in October 1999.

Active in her profession and community, she is an elected member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada. She is also an Advisory Board Member of the Police Athletic League. Jessie is a member of the Southern Nevada Association of Woman Attorneys, and is the conservation chairperson for the Daughters of the American Revoluntion. In 1999, she was recognized by the Clark County Bar Association for her hard work and dedication to the Trial By Peers program.

At the dinner event and party for Mayor Goodman by the Asian American Community closing to the end of 2000, Jessie was a special guest invited by Dr. Tony Lei accompanied by Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Honorable Nancy Becker. She was clever to share some significant acquaintanceship on both the philosophic and methodological skills in modern administration with him sitting together on the main table during the dinner.*3

Winning the election without any opponent, Judge Jessie Walsh*4 is now on her second term of her position in the Las Vegas Municipal Court. She wrote Dr. Tony Lei on February 7, 2001: "Thank you for the lovely congratulatory letter. I am fortunate and honored to have the support of people like you." At the same time, she told him that because of the enormous support and confidence she had received from him and the citizens of Las Vegas, she is honored to serve in this capacity and is dedicated to administer justice in a fair and expeditious fashion.

In May 2001, she was appointed Associate Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI. As a bright and future star in Juridical and administrative study, she is leading a group of intellectuals to enhance Dr. Tony Lei's scholarly belief that "Our knowledge, wisdom, and professionalism are all achieved by our sincere love to God!"

"I agree with District Judge Valorie Vega's idea to be honored as a Fellow of the Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute. She said that, 'It will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated,'" said Jessie Walsh. "I'm glad also to share the similar position as one of its faculty member. It's significant, as Dr. Tony Lei told me that for community service--- that based on 'love in action is service above self'--- the abundant reward from one's humune love, spiritual excellence, and professionalism of expert are far more greater than solely her or his title."*5

Intellectuals were encouraged to attend a dinner party for Brian Sandoval, Bill Young, and David Roger by the Asian American Community. It was held on March 8, 2002 at Mike and Rita Vaswani's residence. Chairpersons were: Tony Lei, Ed. D., Ram Singh, M. D., Rita and Mike Vaswani, and Steve Wolfson, Esq. Hosts were: David Amesbury, Esq., Jal Daulat, Larry Espinueva, Azam Hakim, Basil Hamika, Sam Hamika, Greg Hartline, Bettina Ho, Tri Hua, Romeo Jurani, Steven Kwon, Vimla Lendway, Raymond Leung, Carrie Liu, Ann Melton, Raja Mourey, Richard Naft, Edmund Pasimio, Tonie Sison, Tony Smith, Ben Torres, Joey Villaflor, and Mohammed Zoubi. "Seats are very limited. Please call Dr. Peter Lok at 732-0178 before 12 noon Friday, March 1st, and gave your number of guests and their names. If you are interested to be Dr. Lei's guests, please call his wife Judy at 255-9058 before 12 noon, Tuesday, March 5, 2002," announced by the publicity.*6

The following is the most recent BIOGRAPHY of JUDGE JESSIE WALSH:

Judge Walsh is one of 33 judges serving in the 8th Judicial District Court. She was elected in November, 2002 and currently hears an all civil calendar. She began her judicial career in Municipal Court where she served from 1999-2002.*7

In December 1992, Judge Walsh graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law and subsequently joined the Las Vegas City Attorney*s Office as a Deputy City Attorney in the criminal division. As one of 6 prosecutors, she managed a heavy criminal misdemeanor caseload. She has also served as a Deputy Public Defender in the Clark County Public Defender*s Office.

In June 1996, Judge Walsh opened her own general private law practice that consisted of wills, trusts, civil and family law, criminal misdemeanor and felony cases, and probate and estate planning. She also represented indigent clients through a contract with Clark County, Nevada and was a special prosecutor for the City of Las Vegas.

Judge Walsh began her career in 1980 as a regional aide for U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt. She worked for U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Vucanovich from 1983-1989 as her regional representative.

Judge Walsh worked as a development officer for the City of Las Vegas, Department of Economic and Urban Development, from 1989-1990. She was responsible for real estate operations for City business parks, including lease negotiations and sale agreements. Judge Walsh also served as a federal legislative liaison for department projects and was the point of contact between the City and foreign dignitaries.

Active in her profession and community, she is an elected member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada and a former co-chair of the "Trial by Peers" program. Judge Walsh is a member and former director of the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, and is the Conservation Chairperson for the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1999, she was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year by the Clark County Bar Association for her hard work and dedication to the Trial By Peers program. Judge Walsh served as a volunteer judge in the UNLV Law School Client Counseling Competition, Spring 2001; a volunteer judge in the "We the People...the Citizens & the Constitution" high school competition in 1999, 2000, and 2001; and a volunteer judge in the Annual Moot Court Competition in 2001 and 2002.

In 2004 Judge Walsh led the court with the highest number of days in civil jury trials.*8

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*1. Google! How intelligent!!!
Just type your name like "miss gloria wong" or "dr kenny guinn"; or type esq after the name of a judge, judicial official, or attorney in Nevada like "Jessie walsh esq"; or type any name in the following fliers before "WBTI" on the searching box of Google.com please, and what can you find?
You're on Google.com!
Google answers our people, communities, and world!!!
*2. Moss, Cheryl; Denton Mark; Chang, Tiffany. 'Jessie Walsh honors as Associate Executive Director of PPAA Forum,' "Special Column of Dr. Tony T. Lei on Nevada Examiner," (October 23, 2003}, Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Google. 'Proclamation of Clark County Commission to Dr. Tony Lei,' "A search of Dr. Tony Lei on the Google.com," U. S. A.: google.com.
*3. Moss, Cheryl; Denton Mark; Chang, Tiffany. 'Jessie Walsh honors as Associate Executive Director of PPAA Forum,' "Special Column of Dr. Tony T. Lei on Nevada Examiner," (October 23, 2003}, Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Jessie Walsh is a famous District Judge of Nevada. She ia also an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Denton Mark; Chang, Tiffany. 'Jessie Walsh honors as Associate Executive Director of PPAA Forum,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February, 2002}, Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Winter, Jeri. 'A BIOGRAPHY of Judge Jessie Walsh' "An e-mail from Ms. Jeri Winter to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: District Judge Jessie Walsh's Office in Department 10.
*8. Ibid.

The first paragraph of this article was a profile of Dr. Sun-yuan Kung (貢三元). It was found by searching "Dr. Sun-yuan Kung" on the Google.com at April 27, 2005:

Professor Sun-Yuan Kung*1
Homepage
Email: [kung@ee.princeton.edu]
Abstract of talk

Sun-Yuan Kung (貢三元) received his Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. In 1974, he was an Associate Engineer of Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. From 1977 to 1987, he was a Professor of Electrical Engineering-Systems of the University of Southern California. Since 1987, he has been a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Princeton University. Since 1990, he has served as an Editor-In-Chief of Journal of VLSI Signal Processing Systems. Dr. Kung is a Fellow of IEEE. He was the recipient of 1992 IEEE Signal Processing Society's Technical Achievement Award for his contributions on "parallel processing and neural network algorithms for signal processing". He was appointed as an IEEE-SP Distinguished Lecturer in 1994. He received 1996 IEEE Signal Processing Society's Best Paper Award. He was a recipient of the IEEE Third Millennium Medal in 2000. He has authored more than 300 technical publications, including three books "VLSI Array Processors", (Prentice Hall, 1988) (with Russian and Chinese translations), "Digital Neural Networks", Prentice Hall, 1993, and "Principal Component Neural Networks'', John Wiley, 1996.*2

Dr. Sun-yuan Kung (貢三元) was a Kenote Speaker at The First IEEE Pacific-Rim Conference on Multimedia (2000 International Symposium on Multimedia Information Processing) on December 13-15, 2000, at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Dr. Kung presented a paper at the IEEE-PCM2000 plenary. The title was "Adaptive Techniques for Intelligent Internet Multimedia Communication".*3 The following was his Abstract:

The new trend of information processing world has rapidly converged to three major technological fields: internet, multimedia, and wireless. In this talk, we will attempt to offer a technological and applicational justification of intelligent technologies for internet multimedia computing/communication. We shall also illuminate how intelligent integration of signal processing and neural net techniques could be a versatile tool to a broad spectrum of multimedia applications. Some examples of adaptive techniques (or neural networks) with applications to internet multimedia commuincation will be
demonstrated.*4

Multimedia technologies will profoundly change the way we access information, and they provide a new opportunity for research interactions among a variety of media such as speech, audio, image, video, text, and graphics. The inevitable merger of the computer industries and information-based consumer and communication industries inevitably introduces new challenges. We investigate various research issues relevant to intelligent multimedia communication applications and implementation technology. We study various adaptive and content-based technologies for MPEG-4 applications, such as compression, indexing, and retrieval of visual information. We look into various areas in video coding and segmentation, including true-motion tracker, global-motion compensated VOP (video-object-plane) coding, video representation, multicue, and multicamera fusion, three-dimensional structure-from-motion analysis, and spatial-temporal interpolation. We study an algorithmic framework that fuses spatial, visual, and motion information from a variety of preprocessing sources: object tracker, motion edge analysis, and so on.*5

Neural networks have become one of the core techniques facilitating intelligent multimedia communication technologies. They are very effective when applied to detection or recognition of high-level features (for example, faces) and multimodality recognition and authentication. These have many critical applications to information representation/retrieval and Internet security, and many focal applications in MPEG-7. For these, we have developed a versatile decision-based neural network that bears a modular structure, while taking advantage of both unsupervised and supervised learning strategies. We look into novel neural network techniques on multisensor classification, hierarchical processing, probabilistic (fuzzy) neural networks, object detection and tracking, and content-based compression and representation.

Another major challenge lies in real-time processing speed, a key barrier before online access of massive visual information can become a reality. In fact, it is communication, instead of computing, that will be the processing bottleneck. Thus, the development of the computer technology must be closely intertwined with the information-based consumer and communication technologies. We have studied for a long time the research issues involving design and implementation of VLSI multimedia signal processing circuits and systems. Novel communication and networking technologies will be critical in order for multimedia database systems to support interactive dynamic interfaces. Truly integrated media systems must connect with individual users and content-addressable multimedia databases. This will involve both logical connections to support information-sharing and physical connection via computer networking and data transfer. Our research stresses hierarchical and scalable multimedia architecture platforms, fast architectures by minimizing memory accesses and IO operations, and systematically mapping multimedia algorithms to the new architectures. Ultimately, our research will support development of real-time information-processing systems combining digital video and audio, text, and graphics.*6

It is our pleasure to pay a tribute to the expertise, professionalism, and accomplishment of an excellent scholar and professor.*7

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References

*1. Google. 'A profile of Dr. Sun-yuan Kung,' "A search of Dr. Sun-yuan Kung on the Google.com," (April 27, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Kung, Sun-yuan. 'An abstract of "Adaptive Techniques for Intelligent Internet Multimedia Communication",' "A search of Dr. Sun-yuan Kung on the Google.com," (April 28, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Princeton University. 'A profile of Dr. Sun-Yun Kung,' "A search of Dr. Sun-yuan Kung on the Google.com," (April 29, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

"The Spring 2003 Symposium of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was held at the Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on April 14, 2003. We've planning Certificate Program in Management, which was designed for China Business Chain, Inc. in Shanghai, China, among others. It's again a milestone of the cooperation for a practical prgram in education between UNLV and WBTI. Toy Gregory and Oscar Jornacion were appointed by WBTI as Adjunct Assistant Professors of Criminal Law and Managerial Accounting, respectively," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on April 15, 2003.

The theme of this mini symposium is: The Entrepreneurship of MBA/PKE Certificates Program for the People of English and Chinese Speaking. The Panelists are Dr. Keong Leong, Judge Toy Gregory, and Publisher Oscar Jornacion. As Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), WBTI, Dr. Keong Leong is also the Chairman and Professor of the Department of Management of UNLV. Toy Gregory is now Chief Judge of the Las Vegas Municipal Court. Oscar is the President and Publisher of "Nevada Examiner".

Honorable Guests of the Party were Director of the Las Vegas Office of "Chinese Daily News" Jimmy Hsu, Regional Representative of U. S. Senator John Ensign Kathie Ambrosio, Representative of the Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal, and Mrs. Oscar Jorncion.

"It's a challenge to me to utilize my knowledge and experience for such an honorable status as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Criminal Law. I wish one day I may also have the opportunitiy to teach a course at Shanghai, China," said Chief Judge Toy Gregory. The Symposium functioned also as a celebration Dinner Party for the appointment of Dr. Keong Leong as Dean of GSBPA and the Grand Oppening of the Las Vegas Office of Chinese Daily News. Chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, the Symposium accompanied elegantly with a Champagne Dinner was sposored and host by him and his wife at the Steak House of the Binion's Horseshoe Club.

"As a graduate school in business, I'll put more emphasis both on values of theoreticality and practicality. I'd like to suggest eight courses for our China Certificate Program in Management: Financial Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Quality Management, Just-in-Time & Lean Operations, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Applied Economic Analysis, and Strategy Formulation and Implementation," said Dean Dr. Keong Leong on the Symposium.

"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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2005 Contact: Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Ray Rawson of Las Vegas to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Rawson, a former Nevada State Senator, replaces John Moran, who announced earlier this month he was stepping down to explore a possible run for elected office.

Gov. Guinn also announced the re-appointment to the Gaming Commission of Sue Wagner of Reno and Arthur Marshall of Las Vegas. Wagner and Marshall, originally appointed in 1997, will serve four-year terms. Wagner is a former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, and Marshall is a banker and businessman. Both have been named Distinguished Nevadans by the University and Community College System of Nevada and have received numerous awards for their political and charitable work in their respective communities.

Rawson, 64, will earn $40,000 in his new position. He will complete Moran抯 term, which runs through April 2008.

揜ay Rawson has an impeccable record as one of the finest legislators the State of Nevada has ever seen,� Gov. Guinn said, noting that Rawson recently was inducted into the Nevada Senate Hall of Fame. 揊or 20 years, he was highly respected on both sides of the aisle in Carson City, earning a reputation as a thoughtful legislator who always put the needs of our citizens first. Ray has a deep understanding of many of the complex issues facing the gaming industry in our state, and will bring a fair, reasoned and ethical approach to his new position. I believe he is going to do an outstanding job on the Gaming Commission.

揃oth Sue Wagner and Art Marshall are very deserving of reappointment to the Gaming Commission. They抳e played crucial roles in establishing and maintaining the highest levels of regulatory integrity for our state抯 largest industry. I抦 very pleased that these two high-caliber individuals will continue to be a part of the Gaming Commission for another four years.�

Rawson served in the Nevada State Senate from 1984-2004, earning a number of honors including the Governor抯 Award for Arts and Humanities in 2004, the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Nevada Healthcare Association in 2003, the 2003 Public Service Award from the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, the 2003 Shining Star Award for Leadership from the Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition and the American College of Emergency Physician抯 2002 Legislator of the Year Award.

Rawson, who has had a private dentistry practice in Las Vegas since 1968, received his bachelor of science degree in Zoology and Chemistry from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1964. He graduated from Loma Linda University抯 School of Dentistry in 1968, and received a master抯 degree in Physical Anthropology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1978.

Rawson, a professor emeritus with the University and Community College System of Nevada, is an adjunct professor for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dentistry, and is adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the University of Nevada School of Medicine. In addition, Rawson has served since 1976 as deputy coroner and chief dental examiner for Clark County.

The state has seen one of its most remarkable economic periods over the past year, with Nevada抯 job growth leading the entire nation. This month抯 figures from the Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation have further fortified Nevada抯 place as the nation抯 employment leader � we continue to create jobs at a faster pace than any other state in the nation. Overall, the state抯 employers have created more than 75,000 new jobs in the past year. March alone showed an increase of 13,600 new jobs. And, for the third month in a row, the state抯 seasonally adjusted jobless rate has held firm at 3.9 percent, a full 1.3 percent lower than the national unemployment rate.

There are a number of positive trends for Nevada as we head into mid-spring, traditionally a time of year when job growth spikes for our state. Of particular note: each of the major industry groups, with the exception of the information industry, has created at least one thousand new jobs in the past year; the construction industry continues to create the most jobs of any industry, with nearly 20,000 in the past year; the mining industry is enjoying a favorable climate for growth in our rural areas, which in turn appears to be creating momentum for our rural employment numbers. And, it is projected that next month抯 report will show a good increase in the Leisure and Hospitality sector, propelled in large part by the Wynn mega-resort opening in Las Vegas. No wonder that in the May 2005 issue of Inc. Magazine, our two largest cities � Las Vegas and Reno � were ranked in the nation抯 top 15 cities for 揃est Places for Doing Business in America 2005.� Reno ranked No. 1 and Las Vegas ranked No. 14.

Nevada抯 positive economic climate is a clear point of pride for all of us. The state抯 over-the-year job growth rate of 6.8 percent is more than four times the national average. This growth has meant that we stand in contrast to a somewhat more mixed national economic picture. Over the past year, Nevada has not just become a nice place to do business � it has become the place for a whole host of diverse companies to do business. In light of where we stood in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Nevada has become a focal point and a reminder to the nation that with prudent planning, a uniform and fair tax base and a diversified business sector, a state抯 economy can rebound with record-setting results.

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

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

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 47 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.

WHEREAS, Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D., a famous resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has served the community through a variety of venues including: President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Office of Clark County District Attorney, Constable抯 Office of Las Vegas Township; and Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin. P.C.; Director of South Shores Community Association; Honorary President of Great Wall College and Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College; Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada; Contributing Editor and Columnist of "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com - WBTI website"; Chairman of Media and Publicity Committee of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-CC; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Lei received an M.B.A. in 1969 and a Doctorate of Education in Institutional Management in 1990 from Pepperdine University. He had been 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, WE, the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, on this occasion, April 24, 2005, in celebration and recognition of his distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a successful and bright future.

MYRNA WILLIAMS, Vice Chair
YVONNE ATKINSON GATES, Commissioner
BRUCE L. WOODBURY, Commissioner
LYNETTE BOGGS MCDONALD, Commissioner
CHIP MAXFIELD, Commissioner
TOM COLLINS, Commisioner
RORY REID, CHAIRMAN
Attest: SHIRLEY B. PARRAGUERRE, County Clerk
*1. The hard copy of the Proclamation of the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County to Dr. Tony Lei is shown on the section of "Photos & Pictures" [(#1)&(#2)04/25/2005] at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti