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[[[ WHO:
Governor Jim Gibbons
Former Governor Kenny Guinn
Former First Lady Dema Guinn
Artist Michele Rushworth
Representatives of:
Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs
Nevada Arts Council

DATE:
Tuesday, May 29th

TIME:
1:30 p.m. ?2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Nevada State Capitol, 101 North Carson Street, Carson City ]]] *1

It is our pleasure to receive the above announcement from the Ofiice of Nevada Governor. "The official portrait of Governor Kenny C. Guinn will be unveiled on Tuesday, May 29th in the front hallway of the state Capitol. Governor Jim Gibbons will attend the unveiling and is hosting a reception immediately afterward in the Old Assembly Chamber on the Capitol’s second floor," stated the Office with a subject on Former Governor Guinn’s portrait TO BE UNVEILED.

"Portrait artist Michele Rushworth, who created the Guinn portrait, will be on hand as her work is revealed. She has been a professional artist for more than 25 years and makes her living creating commissioned portraits in oils. Representatives of the Nevada Arts Council will also be available to answer questions." *2

The Office reminds us that: Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs, of which the Nevada Arts Council is a division, can provide more information. Please contact Susan Boskoff at (775) 687-6690, or Teresa Moiola at (775) 687-8323.

Kenny Guinn was Governor of Nevada from January 1999 to December 2006. During the 8 years, people could read his messages and press releases (from Office of the Governor) that posted by WBTI frequently with a search of "governor kenny guinn", etc. on Google.com, Yahoo.com, MSN.com, AOL.com, and among others at their first page. The following information have been just received by a search of "kenny guinn, former nevada governor" on the Yahoo.com. They were appeared starting from the first line of its first page:

1. Washington Business and Technology Institute - Kenny Guinn, Former ...
NEVADA GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN APPOINTS CYNTHIA REID TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The Western Governors Association has announced its endorsement of Nevada's ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=5 - 36k - Cached - More from this site
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86. Washington Business and Technology Institute - George Bush, President ...
He became the first Governor in Texas history to be elected to consecutive 4 ... "harry reid", "miss gloria wong", "dr kenny guinn", "»ÆЦÉú" (a name in Chinese) ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=2 - 79k - Cached
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108. ................... (On the 11th page.)

The following is an example of the many articles written by Kenny during his 8 years of two terms as Governor which was posted by WBTI and published by the world's leading search engines on Internet:

{{{ 122806-1187 "Business & Administration" ( PPAA20) of WBTI website, Thursday, 11:58 a. m., December 28, 2006 #First Edition

Thank You, Nevadans!
By Dr. Kenny C. Guinn and Dema Guinn*1

My Fellow Nevadans:

Dema and I have had the honor and distinction of serving you for eight wonderful years as your First Lady and Governor. Through this time and the campaign leading up to my first election victory in 1998, we have come in contact with literally thousands of Nevadans who have made a difference in our lives; people who we have come to respect, appreciate, and admire for their sacrifice and sense of duty to their state and nation.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of being Governor and First Lady is traversing the state, meeting caring people who are passionate about particular issues and ideas that affect their daily lives. Our visits to communities across our state have afforded Dema and me memories and friendships that will last the rest of our lives. We are truly grateful for and appreciative of the encouragement so many of you have provided us along our way.

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I would also like to express my appreciation to ...
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In closing our eight memorable years as Governor and First Lady, we would like to say thank you to the people of this great state for allowing us to serve you. It has been a great ride!

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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. }}}

The articles by Kenny (with the Author's name as Dr. Kenny C. Guinn) in this section have been published by the world's leading search engines on Internet as soon as they were posted. The following information have been just received from a search of "dr kenny c guinn", etc. on Yahoo.com, Google.com, and among others at 7:07 p.m. in the evenning on May 26, 2007:

By "dr kenny c guinn"
1. Washington Business and Technology Institute - Kenny Guinn, Former ...
... by Dr. Tony Lei a few minutes ago from the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn: ... honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High ... By Dr. Kenny C. Guinn ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=5 - 36k - Cached
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86. Washington Business and Technology Institute - Google Answers
... idea from the letters to Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business ... 6. Guinn, Kenny C. 'Nevada Proud of Our Troops in the Middle East,' "Section of ' ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=4 - 81k - Cached
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128. ................ (On the 14th page.)

By "Thank You, Nevadans! By Dr. Kenny C. Guinn and Dema Guinn*1"
Washington Business and Technology Institute - John Ensign, U. S. Senator
Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive ... 6. Guinn, Kenny C. 'Nevada Proud of Our Troops in the Middle East,' "Section of ' ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=1 - 82k - Cached

By "Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman ..." (The term from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2006.)
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
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"My significant contact with Kenny starting from the time I invited 100 business professionals and and community leaders to attend a dinner party honoring him in 1998. WBTI appreciated his 8 years' wisdom and guidance as our Chairman of the Advisory Board. His messages and press releases from his office which were posted by WBTI efficiently had become one of the important history of Nevada. His professionalism, integrity, and leadership as a governor has won applauds from the people and communities. The unveilling of Nevada former Governor Kenny Guinn's portrait that created by artist Michele Rushworth will be a significance!" pointed out President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) in the morning on May 25, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.

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References

*1. Office of the Governor. 'Media Advisory - Former Governor Guinn's Portrait to be Unveiled - May 25, 2007,' "An e-mail from Office of the Governor to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 25, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: Governor Gibbons' Office.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Guinn, Kenny C. 'Thank You, Nevadans!' "A search of 'George Bush, President of U. S. A. wbti' by the world's leading search engines on Internet," (May 26, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

GOV. GUINN’S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF
U.S. MARINE 1st LIEUTENANT NATHAN KRISSOFF

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Marine 1st Lieutenant Nathan Krissoff, 25, from Reno, Nevada, who was killed in the al-Abar province of Iraq on December 9, 2006:

“Dema and I have grieved for the family and friends of every soldier killed in action, who have all bravely paid the ultimate price in bringing freedom to the people of Iraq while also keeping our nation free from acts of terrorism since September 11, 2001. We mourn the tragic death of one of our own from Nevada, and hope that 1st Lieutenant Krissoff’s loved ones can bear the grief of losing someone so young.”

1st Lieutenant Krissoff was assigned to the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion based in Okinawa, Japan.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

Neilander and Munro appointed to Gaming Control Board;

Russell appointed to District Court; Bowling to Nevada Commission on Tourism

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced three appointments, including the reappointment of Dennis Neilander as Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Gov. Guinn’s current Chief of Staff, Keith Munro, was also named to the Gaming Control Board, while James Todd Russell was appointed to fill the First Judicial District Court vacancy, and Charles Howard Bowling was named to the Nevada Commission on Tourism.

Neilander has been a member of the Gaming Control Board since 1998. He was reappointed in 2002 to another four-year term, and named Chairman of the Gaming Control Board in 2003. His current salary is $134,554.

“Dennis has done an outstanding job of working with gaming officials to insure that Nevada remains the global leader in this critical industry to our state,” Gov. Guinn said.

Neilander said, “I’m extremely honored that the Governor has reappointed me to the board at a time when the state is dealing with an array of critical decisions related to gaming. His trust in my performance is a true testament to the dedicated and capable employees that do a superior job of regulating the gaming industry in Nevada.”

Munro, 41, has been with the Governor’s office since 2000, serving as General Counsel, Deputy Chief of Staff, and presently as Chief of Staff. Previously, he was a Senior Deputy Attorney General in the Nevada Office of the Attorney General. Munro, who will fill the seat being vacated by Bobby Siller, will join the Gaming Control Board on January 1, 2007. His salary will be $125,112.

“Keith has been a tremendous asset to me and the state of Nevada,” Gov Guinn said. “His legal knowledge, proven experience, and good judgment will provide great insight as he joins the Gaming Control Board as a valuable member of that important entity.”

Munro said, “I truly appreciate Governor Guinn’s confidence in my ability to complete the duties of this position. The Gaming Control Board is an exceptional agency and I am honored to have the opportunity to work with them.”

Russell, 59, was selected to fill the First Judicial District Court (Carson City) vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael Griffin. A 1969 graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, who earned his Degree of Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Russell has been a member of the Allison, MacKenzie, Russell, Pavlakis, Wright, and Fagan law firm since 1976. He was appointed to the Nevada Commission on Ethics, serving from October 1999 to July 2003, including being named Chairman from July 2001 to July 2003.

“A Carson City resident most of his life, Todd’s experience as a Deputy Attorney General, Nevada Ethics Commission on Ethics member, and a successful private practice attorney, provide him a wealth of experience from which to draw on his role as a District Court Judge,” Gov Guinn said.

Russell will assume his duties on January 1, 2007. Because he is filling the unexpired term of Judge Griffin, Russell will be up for election in 2008.

Bowling, 46, a resident of Las Vegas, will immediately fill the Nevada Commission on Tourism board position vacated by Elaine Wynn. He is currently the Executive Vice President of sales and Marketing for MGM Grand Resorts. Bowling received he Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Georgia State University.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued a proclamation in recognition of November as National Adoption Awareness Month in the state of Nevada.

“Adoption Awareness Month is cause for celebration, an occasion to remember, appreciate and announce the joy adoption can bring to families,” Gov. Guinn said. “Adoption Month is also an important time to reinvigorate efforts to locate loving parents for waiting children and to thank the dedicated and caring families who bring adopted children into their homes.”

“The saying ‘every child deserves a home’ rings true,” said Fernando Serrano, Administrator for the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). “No matter how you choose to celebrate Adoption Awareness Month, you have the power to change lives.”

Several events are planned statewide on November 18th - National Adoption Day. Adoption Finalization Hearings will be held in Carson City, Elko, and Pahrump. In addition, other events, such as celebration and recruitment parties, will be held at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, at Great Basin College in Pahrump, and at the DCFS District Office in Elko. Former and current adoptive families are all invited to attend the celebrations.

The National Adoption Day Celebrations are being sponsored by DCFS. For more information about adopting a child or any of the Adoption Day events, please contact Melodie Masterson with DCFS at (775) 687-4943, extension 237 or toll free 1-888-423-2659, extension 237, or go to www.cox.com/lasvegas/welcomehome/default.asp.

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News Release
For Immediate Release Nov. 8, 2006
Contact: Shawn Lecker-Pomaville
Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, Inc.
888-338-9759

Governor’s Points of Light Award Recipients Announced

FALLON, Nev. – The Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, Inc. (NCNCS) recognized five Governor’s Points of Light Award recipients at a dinner attended by more than 200 business and community leaders from across the state. Ten additional finalists for the award were also recognized. The dinner was held at Sam’s Town Live! in Las Vegas.

The recipients include: Heather Murren (Las Vegas) for Individual - South; Rachael Lambin (Gardnerville) for Individual - Rural; Daniel Kage (Reno) for Individual – North; Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids- (Henderson) for Non-Profit/Service Organization; and Focus Properties Group (Las Vegas) for Business/Corporation.

The annual awards program recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedication, commitment, and determination in promoting and supporting volunteerism throughout the state. “I can’t help but be inspired as we honor the sacrifices and applaud the accomplishments of those individuals and organizations who make Nevada a better place for all of us”, said Shawn Lecker-Pomaville, Executive Director of the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, Inc.

Fifteen finalists are selected and recognized at the dinner. Finalists receive letters of commendation and a $250 donation to the charity of their choice. Recipients of the award receive letters of commendation, a trophy recognizing their service, and a $500 donation to the charity of their choice.

The awards were presented by Brian Krolicki, Nevada State Treasurer and emcee Nate Tannenbaum. The ceremony included Bruce Spotleson, publisher for Greenspun Media Group, as keynote speaker.

Proceeds from the event will benefit NCNCS volunteer and service programs in Nevada. The Nevada Commission for National and Community Service administers 7 AmeriCorps programs statewide and hosts the annual Governor’s Points of Light Awards. Since 1998, over 1,200 AmeriCorps members have served throughout Nevada recruiting more that 17,000 volunteers. For more information, call NCNCS at 888-338-9759.

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Photos taken the night of the event are available by contacting NCNCS at 888-338-9759

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Governor’s 2006 Points of Light Award
Recipient Summaries

INDIVIDUAL – SOUTHERN NEVADA

Heather Murren: Five years ago, Heather Murren of Las Vegas had a vision to change the face of cancer care in the state of Nevada and spearheaded the creation of the Nevada Cancer Institute. Her plan has taken a burden away from many patients whose only option had been to travel outside the state for cancer treatment. Since the grand opening of the 142,000 square foot flagship research and care facility in August of 2005, this vision has expanded to one day become a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and to grow it’s presence in the state through satellite offices. More than $100,000 million has been raised in donations for the Institute, in a state where cancer is estimated to afflict 11,000 residents in 2006. Says Lori Goodwine: “Heather understands the communitarian view of volunteer service: she recognizes that all of us are members of Nevada’s statewide communities and that the rights that we cherish can only be sustained by the citizens who work each day to ensure a better future.”

INDIVIDUAL – NORTHERN NEVADA

Daniel Kage: of Reno, is a retired elementary school teacher and principal. He faithfully and tirelessly volunteers in the Washoe County School District’s Volunteer Services program. He was instrumental in filling the critical educational need of screening volunteers at a time when that program was in its infancy. Dan determinedly helps with the Read and Succeed program, the Crayons to Computers Teachers’ Warehouse, and the local Care Chest. Says Jackie Oakes, Volunteer Services Assistant, “Mr Kage, 80- years young, uses good judgment and a mature outlook that ensure a logical and practical approach to his endeavors to help children and teachers.”

INDIVIDUAL – RURAL NEVADA

Rachael Lambin: from Gardnerville, Rachael started “Kids Helping Kids with Asthma”, which sponsors a camp for kids with medical disabilities. She carried this health consciousness further by establishing “HOPE (Helping Obese People Through Education),” which has reached over 2,000 boys and girls about making healthy diet choices. Project HOPE won the 2006 “Do Something Award” and an interview and photo shoot of Rachael for Teen Vogue magazine. Rachael donated her $5,000 Do Something Award to purchase land in Kenya to build and orphanage. Says Alyse Rome of Amazing Kids!, “Rachael is a bright, caring, hard working and well-spoken young lady. She has a positive “can-do” attitude and has helped countless kids from around the globe”.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids: in Henderson, promotes literacy to make it possible for children to experience the magic of books. They have secured and provided more than 750,000 books to over 50,000 students in 12 elementary schools in southern Nevada during the past five years. The books given out by Kids to Kids are the first that many at-risk children own. Their “Books from Badges” program partners with local law enforcement to distribute books to children in areas with particularly high crime rates. Says nominator Scott Roeben, “The volunteer aspects are multifaceted too, from the senior citizen who lovingly cleans used books each week, to the children who help collect books within their schools to share with friends they have yet to meet.”

CORPORATE/BUSINESS

Focus Properties Group: Focus Property Group of Las Vegas created an innovative model for philanthropy that took the form of an in-house reality TV show dubbed “Community 911.” Company team members were divided into four teams and raised more than $2 million and generated more than 4,100 volunteer hours just in the time period of Aug. – Dec. 2005. Team activities – and their commitments to their organizations – have continued, as they work toward their goals and develop ongoing philanthropy. Says C and S company owners, “We are inspired by CEO John Ritter’s philosophy and commitment to “Do Well and then Do Good.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Army Sgt. Kenneth E. Bostic, 21, from Hawthorne, Nevada, who was killed in Iraq on October 30, 2006:

“As I reach the end of my administration, one of the hardest duties to bear has been sharing the news of the tragic death of one of Nevada’s own. When a young man is tragically killed in action, it is especially painful for those left to reminisce about a life cut so short. Our hearts and prayers go out to Sgt. Bostic’s mother, father, stepfather, family and friends.”

Sgt. Bostic was assigned to the 204th Military Police Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support Brigade, Fort Polk, LA. He died from injuries sustained from contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during checkpoint operations.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn has sent a letter to United States Forest Service (USFS) Supervisor Ed Monnig offering the state’s ongoing participation in the USFS’s efforts to comply with the federal government’s Roadless Area Conservation Rule, adopted in 2000 during President Bill Clinton’s administration to conserve large portions of unprotected areas of National Forest primarily in the western United States.

President Bush established new criteria in 2005 for management of National Forests—the State Petitions of Inventoried Roadless Area Management Rule—after consulting with western-state governors, state agencies, private industry, and the general public. But the U.S. District Court Northern District of California, recently said that the original rule had been improperly repealed, thus setting aside the State Petitions Rule and re-establishing the rule adopted during the Clinton administration, except for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.

Steve Robinson, Deputy Chief of Staff to Gov. Guinn, who authored the letter to Monnig, said, “We feel it is imperative that Nevada’s state agencies, who possess a wealth of information about the wildlife, water, ecology, and other resources that are part of Nevada’s abundant federal lands and National Forests, are an integral partner in planning for the future of these valuable lands to our state’s present and future generations. By establishing a seat at the table as the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Management Plan evolves, our state agencies can have a direct impact in analyzing various alternatives designed to manage roadless areas of National Forest in Nevada.

Monnig, Supervisor of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, said he is appreciative of the state’s continued involvement with the process: “Gov. Guinn’s support and cooperation with our efforts to establish new guidelines revolving around National Forest in Nevada has been very appreciated. We look forward to the continuing development of a successful partnership with the many different interests represented in Nevada to achieve a plan that is meaningful and responsive to the citizens of Nevada.”

Nevada has three National Forests within its boundaries: Humboldt-Toiyabe, Inyo, and the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Ed Foster, Regional Manager, Department of Agriculture 688-1180

CARSON CITY – In September, after reviewing Disaster Assessment Reports for three Nevada counties affected by wildfire, Governor Kenny Guinn requested a disaster designation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Mike Johanns. The three counties are Elko, Humboldt, and Lincoln.

The USDA has reviewed the Damage Assessment Reports, along with additional information submitted by Federal and State agencies. Based on this review, USDA has determined that there were sufficient production losses in agriculture in all three counties, to warrant a Secretarial disaster designation. USDA Secretary Mike Johanns said, “I am designating Elko, Humboldt, and Lincoln counties in Nevada as primary natural disaster areas.”

In accordance with the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, counties that are contiguous to declared disaster counties are included in the designation. “In addition to Elko, Humboldt, and Lincoln counties, seven other counties will benefit from this disaster designation,” said Governor Guinn. Those counties are Clark, Eureka, Lander, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, and White Pine. “This is welcome news for areas so hard hit by a devastating fire season,” Guinn added.

A designation of disaster makes all farmers and ranchers who meet the criteria in these ten counties eligible to apply for USDA assistance. The three main USDA programs that will apply to Nevada producers are the Emergency Conservation, Emergency Loan Assistance, and the Emergency Watershed Protection programs.

United States Senator John Ensign added:

“Nevada had an extremely devastating fire season, so I am grateful that Agriculture Secretary Johanns has made impacted individuals who live in seven Nevada counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans. This will be a tremendous help for Nevadans who incurred agriculture-related losses.”

Nevada farmers and ranchers seeking more information about USDA programs that are available to them should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2006 CONTACT: Steve Robinson, Deputy Chief of Staff (775) 684-5670

CARSON CITY – At the request of Gov. Kenny Guinn, a meeting among local, state, and federal officials to develop a coordinated response to the devastating 2006 fire season, including discussion of rehabilitation efforts of the burned areas and ways to reduce wildfires in the future, took place yesterday in the Capitol Building. In attendance were State Senator Dean Rhoads, top leaders of the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the Natural Resource and Conservation Service, county representatives, state agency heads, and representatives of the Nevada Congressional Delegation.

“We are in a cycle of more frequent and intense fires,” Gov. Guinn said. “We must take a new look at the way we manage our rangelands in Nevada to reduce the likelihood of fire if we are to more effectively preserve and protect our agricultural economy, wildlife habitat, and our natural resources. The northern range is decimated; wildlife face a devastating winter, and some of our ranchers may not survive in business. The loss truly impacts all of Nevada.”

Gov. Guinn is calling on the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to spearhead these efforts in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, the U. S. Forest Service, and Eureka and Elko counties, the two areas hardest hit by this summer’s fires.

Nevada spent nearly $10 million on wildfire suppression this summer. Federal agencies estimate costs to exceed $50 million. More than 1.3 million acres were burned. Critical wildlife habitat, as well as agricultural rangelands and watersheds, have been adversely impacted. In addition, wildland fires encourage the spread of invasive plant species, such as cheatgrass, which has a devastating impact on future native plant growth in charred areas.

Among agreed upon objectives of the group to be headed by Allen Biaggi, Director, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, were:

1. Streamline and expand training and equipment for rural volunteer fire fighters.

2. Concentrate efforts by all agencies for rehabilitation and request immediate help from Congress to meet these needs.

3. Develop a long-range plan to break the fire cycle that threatens the existence of sagebrush habitat in the Great Basin.

4. Increase awareness of the fire devastation to all of Nevada through a public awareness effort.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn, First Lady Dema Guinn, and State Treasurer Brian Krolicki will host the Annual Chili Feed upstairs at the Carson Nugget, from noon to 2:00 PM, following the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday, October 28. Initiated by Richard Bryan when he successfully ran for governor in 1982, the Chili Feed has become a Nevada Day weekend tradition over the past quarter century. The Chili Feed is free and open to the public.

The Governor and First Lady are presently in the midst of moving their belongings from the Governor’s Mansion to their new home at Montreaux. Therefore, due to boxes, packing materials, and furniture being spread out throughout the mansion, the First Family will not be able to open the mansion for public tours following the Nevada Day Parade, as in past years.

The Governor and First Lady said, “We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming Nevadans and other guests to the ‘people’s house’ on Nevada Day weekend, but this year it will be impossible to do so. We are, however, delighted to continue the tradition of entertaining kids of all ages at the Governor’s Mansion on Halloween.” Trick-or-treaters are invited to the mansion on Tuesday, October 31, beginning at 5:00 PM.

Office of the Governor
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Fax: 775-684-7198

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555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn has issued a proclamation in honor of Autism Speaks Week in Nevada, October 16-22.

“Autism has become one of the fastest growing diseases affecting our children,” Gov. Guinn said. “According to the Centers for Disease Control, today, 1 in 166 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In just the last few years, the number of children with autism spectrum disorders attending school in Nevada has almost quadrupled, from 483 to 1,779.”

On Friday, October 20, Jay Leno from the Tonight Show will host a fundraiser for Autism Speaks at the Mandalay Bay Theatre in Las Vegas. Autism Speaks is a registered charity that raises funds to accelerate biomedical research to determine and understand the causes and biological basis of autism spectrum disorders; and through that understanding to discover and promote new ways of improving the quality of life for all those affected.

For a copy of the proclamation, go to http://gov.state.nv.us/proclamations2006.htm

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Army Private First Class Phillip Brandon Williams, 21, from Gardnerville, Nevada, who was killed in Iraq on October 9, 2006:

“This young man was killed while protecting his fellow soldiers from harm. What greater price can someone pay than by giving his life to keep his fellow man from harm. Dema and I were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our brave soldiers. Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc. Williams, who will always remember him as a young man who wanted to protect others from danger.”

Pfc. Williams was a member of 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was killed by sniper fire while manning a gun atop an armored vehicle that was protecting troops searching for improvised explosive devices.

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Kenny C. Guinn

Governor

STATE OF NEVADA

DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

209 E. Musser Street

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(775) 684-0273 Fax (775) 684-0275

Brian L. Davie, Chair

LCB

Ginny Wiswell, Vice Chair

NHSE

Mary Keating

ADMIN

Don Hataway

RETIRED

Diane Comeaux

DCFS

Melisa Aguon, Secretary

LCB

702-486-2800

The State of Nevada Deferred Compensation Committee is pleased to host the first annual State of Nevada Employee Financial Education Day . This event will provide employees with the opportunity to learn more about planning and saving for retirement, college savings and healthcare.

Today’s workers have more responsibility to fund their own retirements and plan for their financial security. We encourage you to attend the mini-seminars to learn more from each agency representative, including PERS, Social Security, PEBP, State Treasurer’s College Programs and Deferred Compensation. In addition to the seminars, these representatives will also be available throughout the day to answer individual questions. The seminar topics will include:

Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada : Planning Ahead for your Retirement

Nevada State Treasurer College Programs: Planning for College

State of Nevada Deferred Compensation Plan : What is Deferred Compensation? Presented by ING Financial Advisors and The Hartford

Social Security Administration: Two Provisions that may affect your Social Security Retirement Benefit

Public Employees Benefit Plan (PEBP) to discuss various benefits (life insurance, long-term care, etc.)

The Governor’s office has authorized administrative leave to allow state employees to attend. Please coordinate with your supervisor to ensure appropriate coverage in your department.

The Carson City event will be held on Wednesday, October 18th at the Nevada State Library and Archives. Representatives from the agencies will be available throughout the day in the atrium to answer your individual questions. All seminars will be held in Conference Room A. The State Library and Archives is located at 100 North Stewart Street in Carson City , Nevada .

The Las Vegas event will be held on Wednesday, November 1st in the Grant Sawyer Building . Representatives from the agencies will be available throughout the day in the lobby to answer your individual questions. All seminars will be held in conference room 1100 on the first floor. The Grant Sawyer building is located at 555 E. Washington Street in Las Vegas , Nevada .

Please RSVP for seminars as seating is limited. Call 866.464.6832 to RSVP.

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL
SUMMIT ON JUVENILE JUSTICE

CARSON CITY—Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced that the Third Annual Governor’s Summit on Juvenile Justice, A Closer Look: New Perspectives on Working with Nevada’s Youth and Families, will be held September 26-27, 2006, at Circus Circus in Reno, Nevada.

“Working with Nevada’s troubled youth is not easy; their needs are complex and working successfully with them requires a different perspective,” Gov. Guinn said. “The Juvenile Justice Summits are an important step in building partnerships between professionals and in learning how to make better use of community resources to re-integrate youth into their communities from correctional care.”

Fernando Serrano, Administrator for the Division of Child and Family Services, stated, “These are challenging times when we consider how best to serve our youth who may increasingly feel disconnected and fragmented from society. Sometimes working successfully with youth means looking at them from a new perspective, which may include improving transition outcomes for court involved youth; exploring identity, esteem, healing and efficacy; and, successfully partnering with a wide array of state and local agencies and organizations to address issues related to incarceration.”

The Summit is sponsored by the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Commission. For more information, please contact Pauline Salla, Juvenile Justice Programs Office Chief, at (775) 684-7293 or at psalla@dcfs.stat.nv.us. For more information about the Summit, please go to www.nvgovernorsummit.com.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Mike Johanns requesting him to declare a disaster designation for Elko, Humboldt, and Lincoln counties based on extensive damage from wildfires. The disaster declaration would open the door for farmers and ranchers in the counties to apply for federal assistance through one of three programs: Emergency Conservation, Emergency Loan Assistance, and Emergency Protection.

More than 1.5 million acres of land in Nevada has been devoured by wildland fires in the past four months, about 300,000 of which is privately owned. Gov. Guinn sent the letter requesting federal assistance after reviewing damage assessment reports forwarded to him by Nevada’s State Emergency Board. The wildfire damage assessment was lead by USDA’s Farm Service Agency. County Emergency Boards in Elko, Humboldt, and Lincoln counties contributed to the assessment effort.

“I am confident that after reviewing the information forwarded to Secretary Johanns, he will agree with our request, and that aid to Nevada farmers and ranchers will be forthcoming,” Gov. Guinn said.

“There have been so many wildfires this year in Nevada that the assessment process has been complex,” said Nevada Department of Agriculture Don Henderson. “Fires burned over other fires, making some of the areas difficult to access.”

Nevada farmers and ranchers seeking more information about USDA programs that may be available to them should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn is sending two Nevada first responders to New York City to participate in a special ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on our nation.

“At the request of New York Governor George Pataki, I am joining other governors across the nation in sending two representatives from each state as part of a ceremony honoring the heroic efforts of first responders in savings lives every day,” Gov. Guinn said. “As we all know, many police officers and firefighters gave their lives on September 11, 2001, trying to rescue people from the World Trade Center Towers. This ceremony will mark the fifth anniversary of that tragic day by honoring the service of the brave men and women who we rely on as first responders in emergency and disaster situations.”

The ceremony will take place at the newly constructed World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan from noon to 2 p.m., ESD, on Sunday, September 10.

Attending from Nevada will be David Jarvis from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport Fire Department, and Trooper Eddie Dutchover of the Nevada Highway Patrol.

For more information on the ceremony, please contact Mike Elmendorf, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Governor Pataki, at (518) 408-2555.

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

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 Governor Guinn 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

Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn's birthday will be on August 24, 2006. This will be his 70th big birthday. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) pays a special tribute to him and wishes him

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Governor Guinn believes in families.

It is our pleasure to post the biography (personal) of Governor Kenny Guinn:

Kenny C. Guinn, 69, was first elected Governor of Nevada in 1998. He was re-elected in 2002, capturing 68% of the vote, one of the widest margins of victory in a gubernatorial race in the state’s history. By Nevada law, he is term-limited and will leave office in January 2007.*1

Born in Arkansas, Guinn and his family moved to the small Central Valley community of Exeter, California at an early age. The son of migrant farm workers, Guinn was encouraged and prompted by his parents to get a good education. Helped along by many encouraging teachers and coaches, Guinn took this advice to heart and worked to prepare himself for the possibility of attending college.

Another thing he took to heart in high school was his wife of now 49 years, Dema. Kenny and Dema began dating in high school, got married while he was in college, and have been together ever since.

While attending Exeter High School, Guinn excelled at several sports: football, basketball, track, and swimming. He was good enough in the decathlon—a test of ten various track events—that he made it to the California AAU Championships his junior year. The young man he lost to, Rafer Johnson, went on to win the Gold Medal in the decathlon in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Although he enjoyed all sports, football was his love and Guinn also realized it was his best ticket to earn a college scholarship. In his senior year, a scout from the University of Southern California (USC) attended a game to check out the young running back. That day, Guinn ran for 280 yards and scored five touchdowns. USC soon came calling and offered Guinn a scholarship to the prestigious university.

His parents’ dream would soon be fulfilled; their son, Kenny, would be the first in their family to attend college.

After being told by legendary USC football coach Jess Hill that he would have to focus on football and give up basketball, Guinn decided to transfer back home to Fresno City College and later to Fresno State University, where he was named senior back of the year in 1958.

Guinn earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University. He later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University.

Upon graduation and after four years of teaching in high school, the family Guinn—Kenny, Dema and their first son, Jeff—moved to Las Vegas where Guinn went from central office administration to Clark County School District Superintendent in just five years. During that time, the couple’s second son, Steve, was born.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in the private sector as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan, which later became PriMerit Bank. Once again, he quickly advanced through the management ranks and, in 1987, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors.

His success did not go unnoticed in the business community. In 1988, Southwest Gas Corporation made Guinn an offer he couldn’t refuse: President of the giant company. His involvement with the Southwest Gas culminated with him being named Chairman of the Board in 1993.

Education had played a prominent role in Guinn’s life, providing him opportunities and opening doors that he had never imagined as a young boy growing up poor. So when the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) sought his assistance in righting the university, Guinn accepted the position. However, he refused to take the salary, except for one dollar; the rest was donated to UNLV’s scholarship program and other activities. Guinn instituted administrative and policy changes that helped the university regain its momentum as an ever-expanding urban college.

The Governor and First Lady continue to volunteer their time and effort on behalf of countless organization, commissions, and charities, something that has always played an important role in their professional lives.

The Guinns reside in Carson City at the Governor’s Mansion and have another home in Las Vegas. They are in the process of building a second home in northern Nevada. Besides their sons, the Guinns have two daughters-in-law and six grandchildren.*2

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References

*1. State of Nevada. 'A biography of Governor Kenny C. Guinn,' "A search of 'Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada' on the Google.com," (August 22, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

Department of Personnel online Recruiting System

Please click on the link below (type the address to the searching box of Internet) to view a video message from Governor Guinn regarding a new Department of Personnel online recruiting system that will simplify the process of applying for a job with the state.

[[[Video Message from Governor Guinn]]]