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CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Army Specialist Ignacio Ramirez, 22, from Henderson, Nevada, who was killed in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on August 9 when the Humvee vehicle he was driving hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device:

“Dema and I are always disheartened to hear of the death of one of our brave soldiers who gives his life defending our nation. Our sympathies go to Specialist Ramirez’s family and friends. Our men and women serving in the various branches of the military put themselves in harm’s way each day defending our freedoms here in the United States. We owe them and their families our gratitude for their courage and sense of duty in the line of fire.”

SPC Ramirez was a member of 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, stationed in Friedberg, Germany.

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GOVERNOR GUINN LOOKS FORWARD TO

LAKE TAHOE SUMMIT

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn will join with other prominent government, business, and community leaders on August 10, 2006, to discuss issues surrounding Lake Tahoe at the 9th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit. The Summit will take place Sand Harbor State Park from approximately 9:45 to Noon. Featured speakers at this year’s Summit include Dirk Kempthorne, U.S. Secretary of the Interior; Stephen Johnson, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and U.S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign.

“Lake Tahoe is one of the most picturesque places on earth, aptly named the ‘Jewel of the Sierras’ by Mark Twain many years ago,” Gov. Guinn said. “These Summits serve as a vital step in combining our efforts on the state and federal level to protect this natural beauty for generations to come.”

Gov. Guinn will meet with Secretary Kempthorne following the Summit to discuss issues dealing with public lands, water, and affordable housing. Kempthorne—the former governor of Idaho until becoming Secretary of the Interior—and Gov. Guinn served six years together as fellow governors, during which time they worked closely together as members of the Western Governors Association.

The first Lake Tahoe Summit, organized by Senator Reid, was held in 1997 and included then-President Bill Clinton. Each year since, representatives from California, Nevada, and the federal government have gathered with environmental groups and business organizations to discuss ways to protect and preserve the world renowned clarity of Lake Tahoe.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today was pleased to announce the award of $3,040,000 in funding for economic improvement in Mineral County through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The funding is designed to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure so a large tract of industrial land adjacent to Hawthorne Army Depot and the Mineral County Airport can be developed into an economic center. It is estimated this will create some 650 plus jobs in Mineral County, along with generating $20 million in private investment in the community.

“This funding is a tremendous shot in the arm for Mineral County and will certainly provide a gigantic boost to the economic vitality of Hawthorne and other nearby communities,” Gov. Guinn said. “President Bush has given the EDA the directive to provide financial assistance to meet the economic development needs of rural communities throughout the United States. We are very pleased that Mineral County was included as one of the communities receiving funding.”

Guinn noted the EDA grant has a 20 percent local match requirement and that more than $383,000 of that match came from the state Community Development Block Grant program, a division of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. Additional match funding will come from local sources and in-kind investments. “By making these state financial resources available, local governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations can collaborate and build healthy, viable communities,” Gov. Guinn said.

Planning for the economic center in Hawthorne began almost six years ago and came together when businesses committed to locate in the center when improvements were complete. The result is one of the largest EDA grants ever awarded in the nation going to improve rural Nevada.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

GOV. GUINN APPLAUDS WHITE PINE COUNTY LAND BILL

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn said today that he has high hopes for the quick passage of a U.S. Senate bill sponsored by Nevada U.S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign designed to provide an economic boost for financially strapped White Pine County, while setting aside wilderness and recreation areas for the benefit of generations to come.

In addition to provisions benefiting White Pine County, the bill will amend the highly successful Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA). The bill would allow up to 45,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to be sold to private interests, with the revenue generated from those sales being distributed to the State Permanent School Fund (5%), White Pine County (10%), and for various conservation efforts in White Pine County (85%).

“I applaud the efforts of our two Senators in trying to bring additional revenue streams to White Pine County,” Gov. Guinn said. “The high volume of federal land in our rural communities puts them at a distinct disadvantage in pursuing additional revenue sources. Passage of the White Pine County Land Bill will free up federal land for wilderness designation, expand existing state parks, and provide present federal land for sale in White Pine County.”

“In addition, further amendments to the Southern Nevada Lands Act designate State parks in Clark County as eligible to receive SNPLMA funding, and will allow more working families to be eligible for affordable housing in Clark County under the act

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

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn, a member of the Governor’s Council of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, is encouraging former and current members of the U.S. Marine Corps to contact Chuck Harton, who the Governor appointed as his liaison the Museum, so their names can be recognized in the Museum’s Roll of Honor.

"I am deeply honored to be part of this tremendous project that will pay tribute to the important role of the U.S. Marine Corps in the history of our nation," Gov. Guinn said. "I hope all Nevadans who have ever worn the uniform of the U.S. Marine Corp will contact Chuck as soon as possible to make sure their sacrifice and dedication to their country can be appropriately acknowledged."

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a fifty-state initiative to locate every member of the U.S. Marine Corps, past and present, and their families, to ensure their inclusion in the Museum’s Roll of Honor and to offer them the opportunity to participate in Museum activities.

Scheduled to open in November 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps in located on a .13-acre site adjacent to the U.S. Marine Corps Base at Quantico, Virginia. For more information on the Museum, go to www.usmcmuseum.org. Chuck Harton, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in World War II and the Korean War, retiring as a 1st Sergeant, can be reached at (775) 323-2973.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2006
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CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn issued the following statement today on the passing of former State Senator Lawrence Jacobsen.

"Nevada lost a treasured public servant today. I lost a friend, and Nevada lost a role model for future generations. As a decorated survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he demonstrated how to translate the experience of war into a long, successful life filled with integrity, determination, and caring."

Jake”, 85, was honored by the Assembly in 2003 as Nevada’s longest serving legislator, recognizing his 16 years spent as an Assemblyman, his service on the Legislative Commission for 26 years, and the legislation he sponsored for the benefit of Nevada's veterans. Elected in 1962, he served the citizens of the Silver State for 40 years, representing them in 20 regular and 7 special sessions.

"As a businessman, legislator, and Nevadan, Jake was a man of incomparable character and dedication who always focused on the best interests of Nevada. His family and community were his heart and soul. When Jake served as the President pro Tempore of the Senate, I knew I had a trusted friend who could occupy my chair when I was out of state. Senator Jacobsen’s years in the Legislature set a model of service to which current and future members of the Legislature should aspire."

"On behalf of the people of Nevada, Dema and I send our deepest condolences to Betty, their children, and grandchildren."

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

NEVADA’S ENERGY OFFICE TO HOST WIND WORKSHOP

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn is inviting members of the media to attend The Nevada Wind Workshop, the first meeting of wind energy stakeholders that is being hosted by the Nevada State Office of Energy and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America program.

This two-day event, which will be held at Harrah’s Resort in Reno on July 26 and July 27, will provide a comprehensive picture of the history, issues, barriers, and opportunities relevant to stakeholders interested in harnessing Nevada’s rich wind resources, and will provide a forum for the development of a vision for the future of wind energy generation in all 17 of Nevada’s counties. The workshop is geared toward informing individuals, farmers and ranchers, mining interests, communities, school districts, tribes, and government agencies and organizations at all levels about the advantages of developing utility wind projects and encouraging their involvement in creating a positive renewable power environment to maximize this technology.

“Energy has been one of five key areas of emphasis during my administration.” Gov. Guinn said. “And, taking this opportunity to underscore the benefits of planning for and developing renewable wind energy resources in Nevada will encourage the creative and efficient use of one of the state’s most abundant and readily accessible natural resources, in both the private and public sectors.”

Discussions at the workshop will address, among other topics, strategies for successful projects of all sizes; challenges associated with financing projects, including tax incentives, grants, and low-interest loans to improve profitability and competitiveness; Nevada’s utility portfolio standards and energy plans; transmission options and off-grid applications; and concerns about siting facilities on federally controlled lands.

“I have worked to implement initiatives that have helped to stabilize Nevada’s energy markets, improve energy efficiencies in state facilities, and have supported the complete implementation of the renewable portfolio standards. This workshop is an excellent example of the outreach activity that I have encouraged through the Office of Energy,” Gov. Guinn added.

For more information: Nevada State Office of Energy, 775/687-5975 or http://energy.state.nv.us.

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

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today appointed Steve Martin, 58, to fill the remaining term of office of State Controller Kathy Augustine, following her untimely death on July 11, 2006. Martin will officially be sworn into office in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 13, at 1:15 PM, in the Governor’s Office located in the Grant Sawyer Building.

“We mourn the passing of Kathy Augustine and send our condolences to her family, but it is important that we ensure that the Controller’s office is legally able to fulfill its duties, including issuing checks and other matters related to the agency,” Gov. Guinn said. “Therefore, it was vital to appoint a person with the qualifications and background to complete the duties of State Controller as quickly as possible. As a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters Degree in Accounting, Steve Martin certainly meets those standards.”

On his appointment, Martin said, “I am grateful and appreciative of Gov. Guinn’s support and confidence in my ability to uphold the duties of State Controller. One of my first responsibilities will be to meet with the staff of the Controller’s office and hopefully provide a level of comfort about the transition period following the tragic death of Kathy Augustine.”

A U.S. Marine Corp veteran who attained the rank of major, Martin currently owns a successful Certified Public Accounting business that specializes in financial and fraud audits for businesses, as well as tax and business consulting. Previously, he was President and Chief Financial Officer for a Houston, Texas international import company, and is a former Adjunct Professor of Accounting at the Community College of Southern Nevada.

Martin completed a Bachelors Degree from George Washington University while in the Marine Corps, and later earned a Masters Degree in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. After receiving his Masters Degree and becoming a CPA, he participated in fraud investigations conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

According to the Nevada Constitution, Article 17, Section 22, in the case of the death of a constitutional officer, the governor appoints a qualified individual to complete the term until the next election.

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

GOV. GUINN WILL MEET WITH AIR FORCE REPRESENTATIVES
TO DISCUSS HILL AIR FORCE BASE EXPANSION

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn will meet with representatives of the U.S. Air Force on Monday, July 17, in his Capitol Building office, to determine federal government plans for possible expansion of Hill Air Force Base into eastern Nevada. Gov. Guinn and other officials will be available to the media at approximately 11:00 AM following the meeting with William C. “Bill” Anderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics; and Major General Ronald J. Bath, Air Force Director of Strategic Planning, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs.

Hill Air Force Base, located in northern Utah, is home to many operational and support missions, with the Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC) serving as the host organization. The center provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The base performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft.

Gov. Guinn has addressed with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld the possible problems expansion of the air base into eastern Nevada would pose for White Pine County. In response, Secretary Rumsfeld asked Air Force leadership to meet with Gov. Guinn and other state and local officials to discuss the issues surrounding the expansion. Expected to join Gov. Guinn, among others, will be Nevada National Guard Adjutant General Cindy Kirkland, State Senator Dean Rhoads, Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea, White Pine County Commissioner Ken Heinbaugh, and Elko County Commission Chairman John Ellison.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY ? Gov. Kenny Guinn expressed extreme sorrow at the news of the tragic death today of State Controller Kathy Augustine, who succumbed to the consequences of a massive heart attack she suffered on July 8, 2006. Augustine, 50, had served as State Controller since 1999.

?We are all deeply saddened by the distressing news of someone so young and vibrant as Kathy Augustine passing away so unexpectedly,? Gov. Guinn said. ?On behalf of so many people in our state who knew Kathy and appreciated her dedication and hard work as Controller, I offer her family our heartfelt sympathy.?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

FEMA AUTHORIZES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS IN NEVADA

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to combat several wildfires that are threatening homes and other structures throughout Northern Nevada.

Gov. Guinn, who on Tuesday issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the State of Nevada as a result of wildland fire activity in Elko, Carson City, Mound House, and Washoe County, said, “We are grateful for the quick response of FEMA as we do our best to protect the lives and property of Nevada citizens who are in the path of one of these fires.”

The authorization makes FEMA funding available to help cover up to 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting expenses. Eligible costs covered by the funding can include field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; tools, materials, and supplies; and mobilization and demobilization activities.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2006 Contact: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

Carson City - Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the State of Nevada as a result of the wildland fire activity that has already occurred, resulting in financial hardship and depletion of resources. This declaration will provide the ability to obtain early access to federal assistance, assistance from other states, and allows for access to the state’s Disaster Relief Fund.

“The State of Nevada is doing everything possible to assist those battling the large number of wildfires currently raging throughout northern Nevada,” Gov. Guinn said. “A significant amount of time remains in the fire season, and the early access to federal and local assistance will enable the state and local communities to get the resources necessary to address this current situation as well as any additional wildfires throughout the summer months.”

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

GOVERNOR NAMES JASON GEDDES TO BOARD OF REGENTS

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today appointed former Assemblyman Jason Geddes to the Nevada Board of Regents, replacing Doug Hill, who resigned his seat on June 12. Geddes, 39, will begin his term on June 26, 2006.

Geddes, who served in the Nevada Legislature from 2002-2004, is currently the Manager of Government Affairs for the Economic Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). He previously was the Environmental Affairs Manager for the University of Nevada, Reno.

“As a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and a former employee of the university system, Jason is uniquely qualified to fill the position vacated by Doug Hill,” Gov Guinn said. “I’m sure his background and experience in the education field will serve him and the Board of Regents well.”

Geddes graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science degree and later earned his Doctorate of Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Health Environmental Chemistry from UNR.

“It’s an honor to serve the state and Nevada’s higher education system that has provided me with a world-class education and tremendous professional opportunities,” said Jason Geddes. “I’m excited and look forward to serving as a Nevada Board of Regent at this time.”

Due to the fact that Hill resigned after the close of candidate filing for the 2006 General Election, the District 11 seat will not be up for election until 2008. Because the District 11 seat’s six-year term does not expire until 2010, whomever is elected is 2008 will only hold the seat until 2010, at which time the seat will be up for election once again, with that person being elected to a six-year term.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today released the following statement about the death of 19-year-old Winnemucca resident, U.S. Army Pfc. David N. Crombie, who was killed by a roadside improvised explosive device while on duty in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on June 7, 2006. Pfc. Crombie, a member of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment based in Baumholder, Germany, had been trained as a medic for his unit.

"Dema and I are always deeply saddened to hear of the death of any soldier in the service of our nation, but when someone as young as Private First Class David Crombie gives his life, it is especially difficult. Our hearts and prayers go out to Pfc. Crombie's family, friends and fellow soldiers."

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2006 Contact: Steve George (775) 684-5668

Carson City – Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the appointment of Rebecca Wagner to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Carl Linvill, Ph.D., who will replace Wagner as the Governor’s Energy Advisor and the Director of the Office of Energy.

“Rebecca’s understanding of the energy industry and the issues facing the state will serve Nevada’s consumers well,” Gov. Guinn said. “I'm confident Rebecca will be a fair and thoughtful regulator as a member of the PUC.”

Wagner, 36, has served as the Governor’s Energy Advisor and Director of the Office of Energy since August 2005. Wagner started in the geothermal industry in 1997, serving as the government affairs manager for a Reno geothermal development company before joining the PUC as the Public Information Officer in late 2003.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to serve the Governor in a new capacity,” Wagner said. “Working for Governor Guinn has been the highlight of my career, and I look forward to this new challenge.”

Linvill, 45, who served as Gov. Guinn’s Energy Advisor and Director of the Office of Energy from 2001 to 2003, recently tendered his resignation from the PUC saying he had achieved his goal of elevating the role of renewable energy in the state.

“Carl has served the consumers of this state very well and I welcome him back as my Energy Advisor,” Gov. Guinn said. “Carl has worked diligently to encourage the development of renewable energy in this state to the benefit of our citizens.”

Prior to serving on Gov. Guinn’s staff in 2001, Linvill was a Senior Economist at the PUC in the Resource and Market Analysis Division. He taught microeconomics, game theory, and managerial economics at the University of Arkansas. Linvill holds undergraduate degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the University of California at Davis, and a doctorate in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“I have been able to achieve my personal goals by making renewable energy a key component of our state’s energy future,” Linvill said. “I have enjoyed my time as a PUC commissioner and look forward to returning to the Governor’s staff.”

Wagner and Linvill will begin in their new positions on June 19, 2006.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today released the following statement regarding the death of 33-year-old Henderson resident, U.S. Army Sergeant John Griffith, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 5, 2006, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in crashed. A 1991 graduate of Eldorado High School, Griffith had lived most of his life in Nevada. A former Nevada National Guard member, Griffith re-joined the regular Army in 2003 and was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division based in Ft. Drum, New York at the time of his tragic death.

Gov. Guinn said of Sergeant Griffith, “The reported death of another soldier who made Nevada his home leaves all of us all with a very heavy heart. Dema and I are deeply saddened to learn of the young family that Sergeant Griffith leaves behind, along with his parents, who are left to mourn the loss of their beloved son, husband, and father.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2006
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CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Deborah Madison, 51, as Administrator of the Equal Rights Commission of the Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR). Madison’s appointment is effective Monday, May 8, 2006. She currently serves as the DETR’s Equal Employment Officer.

As Administrator of the Commission, Madison will be responsible for overseeing the investigation of discrimination complaints relating to employment, housing and public accommodations on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age and disability.

“Nevada’s diverse population and burgeoning growth requires a strong Equal Rights Commission capable of protecting the rights of all citizens,” Gov. Guinn said. “I selected Deborah Madison as Administrator of this critical agency based on her solid understanding of the goals of the Commission and a well-rounded perspective of the issues it investigates.”

DETR Director Terry Johnson said, “Ms. Madison’s combination of education and experience with discrimination laws will ensure her success. I look forward to having her on our management team.”

Madison has been employed with the state of Nevada since 1977. She is a graduate of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, earning bachelors and masters degrees in Business Administration.

Of her appointment, Madison said, “I am honored to be selected. This is an opportunity for which I have long prepared. I also look forward to working with members of the Commission, who represent various business and other groups in the community.”

Madison will work from the agency’s headquarters in Las Vegas. The agency has offices in Reno and Las Vegas, with outreach representatives in several of the Nevada JobConnect offices throughout the state.

Madison replaces Susan Gray, who relocated to California earlier this year. She will earn an annual salary of $79,560 (Employee-Employer paid retirement).

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued a proclamation recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. The Governor’s proclamation is part of a nationwide celebration emphasizing the needs of children and youth in foster care, along with paying tribute to the foster families who provide safe and supportive homes for young people in crisis.

“Foster homes allow displaced youth to live together with their siblings, remain in their own neighborhoods, and stay in their same schools,” Gov. Guinn said. “Every child deserves and benefits from the love of a family. National Foster Care Month is an opportunity for us to encourage more Nevadans to get involved and change a child’s life for the better.”

Fernando Serrano, Administrator for the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), said foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, social workers, and other supporters play a vital role in the child welfare system. “With guidance and support from a caring adult, children and youth in foster care are resilient and capable of realizing their fullest human potential. Please show your support for our children and youth by changing a life: share your heart, open your home, and offer help to a child or youth in foster care.”

To help promote National Foster Care Month, a ribbon-tying event will be held on Sunday, April 30, on the State Capitol grounds from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. A blue ribbon representing every child in Foster Care in Nevada will be tied to a tree branch.

For more information about Foster Care, contact Child and Family Services Rural Region District Office (775) 686-4943; Division of Child and Family Services Systems Advocates (775) 684-4453 or 684-4447; Washoe County Department of Social Services (775) 328-2300; Sierra Association of Foster Families (775) 828-9977; or the Clark County Department of Family Services (702) 455-5483.

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada believes deeply in the value of children growing up in a safe, secure and loving home; and

WHEREAS, foster families have provided approximately 4000 children in Nevada with a caring, stable and safe environment to live in; and

WHEREAS, the foster children of Nevada are of all different races, ages and ethnicities; many of whom are struggling with severe physical, mental and emotional problems, and who need a reliable and protective place to live within their community; and

WHEREAS, foster parents generously and unselfishly open up their homes and hearts in an admirable effort to nurture and support these children who have suffered the separation from their own families; and

WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect continue to plague society, accentuating the need for heightened community awareness in order to continue to support the children and encourage foster families to participate; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada commends all foster families for their dedicated support and devotion to the children that they so lovingly assist;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KENNY C. GUINN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim May of 2006, as

FOSTER CARE MONTH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Governor Kenny Guinn announced today that he has named Timothy Craig Williams of Henderson to the Eighth Judicial District Court, replacing Judge John McGroarty, who recently retired. Judge McGroarty’s unexpired term extends only until January 1, 2007.

“Timothy Williams has great credentials and is a worthy addition to the district court. He has a great reputation in the Clark County legal community, and I have no doubt he will serve with distinction,” Gov. Guinn said.

Williams was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had nominated Williams along with Susan Johnson and D. Lanny Waite. “I want to thank both Susan and Lanny for their interest in this position,” Gov. Guinn said. “They both have bright futures and should be proud of their accomplishments.”

Williams, 50, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned a B.S. degree in business from Indiana University in 1979 and received his law degree from Ohio Northern University in 1983. Williams was admitted as a member of the Nevada Bar in 1986.

“I’m thrilled that Governor Guinn selected me,” Williams said. “I have served the people of Clark County as an attorney for many years. I am proud that I will now be able to continue to serve as a district court judge.”

Williams has served as a member on the District Court Arbitration Panel, along with overseeing more than 800 cases as a District Court judge pro tempore and as a private arbitrator and mediator.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Dino DiCianno as Executive Director of the Nevada Department of Taxation. DiCianno, who has worked for the Department of Taxation for more than twenty years, has served as Deputy Executive Director of the Tax Compliance Division since 1996. He is replacing Chuck Chinnock, who recently retired from the position.

“The state of Nevada is fortunate to have someone with Dino’s professional background and familiarity with our tax laws able to fill this important position,” Gov. Guinn said.

DiCianno, who was born in Ely and graduated from White Pine County High School in 1970, earned undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Southern Oregon State College, and later obtained a masters degree in Economics from Washington State University.

The Department of Taxation administers the collection of nearly four billion dollars annually in state and local government revenue from nineteen different taxes. The revenue collected by the Department funds all levels of government in Nevada, including school districts, cities, counties and the state. For more information about the Department of Taxation, go to http://tax.state.nv.us

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

Google.cn and Google.com published this section (Kenny Guinn, Nevada Governor) at 11:18 a.m. in the morning on March 23, 2006. It covers about the 25 fliers from January 7, 2006 to March 21, 2006.

Just type your name, the title of a report or an article, your concerned, the name of an organization, an event, or a reporter;{like "Chairperson Elaine Chao", "ć⏬—–", "‹LŽŇä——˝‰Ă", and among others) on the searching box of Google.cn and Google.com please, and what can you find the good things that Google and WBTI have for you?*2

Many people have a good perspective on Google. Google.cn and Google.com will put more effort and wisdom to contribute to English and Chinese readers being an efficient visitor on the searching of fluent and useful information. Washington Business and Technology Institute's (WBTI's) website has been continuously published by Google.com and Google.cn about every 11 days. We wish advanced performance may be extended from Google.cn to WBTI.*3

You're on Google.cn and Google.com, if you're on Washington Business and Technology Institute's website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

[[[A compliment or encouragement is verbal sunshine! We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:
***** No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make other person feel important. ---Mary Kay Ash
***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assit another human being---to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis
***** There are two things people want more than sex and money ...recognition and praise. ---Mary Kay Ash
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[[[Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lei:
I am writing this letter to invite you to my next Senior Advisory Committee meeting at 9:30 am on Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue (map is enclosed). ..... Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei has been U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Senior Advisor since January 2000.]]]*4

[[["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 'Google.cn', 'Google.com', 'Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com', 'Next Weekly' and among others, high-ranking officials of Nevada with the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI have been inspired to help realize the creed for professional righteousness, community service, and humane spirit of WBTI," expressed Justice Michael Douglas of Nevada Supreme Court 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.]]]*5

[[[Some of the significant idea from the letters to Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):
"It's my great pleasure and honor to be named by you as a Senior Advisor and Honorary Chairman of CCDAPCC of WBTI. Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity." --A. William Maupin, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court
"As Mayor, I will continue to devote my energies into the preservation and improvement of the standard of living enjoyed here in the City of Las Vegas." --Oscar B. Goodman
"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." --Kenny C. Guinn]]]*6

[[["As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor of Nevada, on November 11, 2005.
The above message was signed by Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt:.....]]]*7

[[["It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of 'Happy Lunar New Year!' to every American and Chinese here in Las Vegas and North America through the Communitylink (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) of the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal," said James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman and Senior Director of Washington Business and Technology Institute, in the Event and Dinner Party held by Nevada Republican Party and ARCC on January 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event and dinner party were sponsored by Asian Republicans of Clark County for a reunion of the lunar new year to the Chinese, Asian, and American people in Las Vegas:.....]]]*8

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distinguished Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada and the Minority
Whip of the Assembly. Cheryl Moss is an outstanding District Court Judge of Nevada serving in Las Vegas, Clark County.
*2. PAI of WBTI. 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's on Google!' "A search of 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao' on the Google.com," Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Berkley, Shelley. 'I am writing this letter to invite you to,' "A letter from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (February 8, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office.
*5. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Justice Michael Douglas wbti' on the Google.com," (March 25, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Guinn, Kenny C. 'Nevada Proud of Our Troops in the Middle East,' "Section of 'Business & Administration' of the WBTI website," (March 23, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Hunt, Lorraine. 'As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council,' "A search of 'Chairperson Lorraine Hunt' on the Google.com," (March 26, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*8. Gibbons, James. 'It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of,' "A search of 'James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman' on the Google.com," (March 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY- Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that Elko County has been added to the list of counties eligible for federal and state aid to pay for certain damages caused by flooding over the New Year’s weekend.

A special meeting is scheduled for 9a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the Elko County Courthouse, 571 Idaho Street in Elko, Nevada.

Representatives from Nevada’s Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management (DPS/EM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on hand to help local governments and homeowners who were impacted by the flooding.

Affected local governments in Elko County are eligible to apply for federal funds to pay 75 percent of the approved cost for debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster, and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities such as roads, buildings, and utilities.

The funds were authorized under a major disaster declaration issued by President Bush on February 3, 2006, and made available through FEMA’s public assistance program for state and local governments.

In addition, homeowners in Elko County are eligible for a new state program designed to help homeowners pay for flood damage. The Homeowners Disaster Assistance Program (HDAP), approved by the Legislature and supported by Governor Guinn during the 2005 legislative session, created a $5 million fund that can be used to help homeowners repair or restore damage done by a natural disaster.

“It’s great news that federal funds will be available to assist the citizens of Elko County,” Gov. Guinn said. “We also have some state assistance available. I encourage all those impacted by the storm to apply.”

HDAP is administered by the DPS/EM. The division’s Chief, Frank Siracusa, says, “We are already helping dozens of residents in northern Nevada deal with damage caused by the New Year’s flooding, and we stand ready to help the citizens of Elko County too.”

(NOTE: An itinerary for the March 21 applicants’ briefing follows.)

Agenda

FEMA Disaster 1629

SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING DECLARATION

APPLICANTS’ BRIEFING

9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Elko County Courthouse

Room 105

571 Idaho Street

Elko, NV 89801

A. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) & Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Staff

B. Public Assistance (PA) Program Overview – DEM Staff

1. Definition of PA Programs

2. Program Requirements

3. Eligibility

C. FEMA Disaster Recovery Team - FEMA

1. Staff Introductions

2. Application Process

D. Homeowners Disaster Assistance Program (HDAP)

E. PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Questions and Answers

F. ADJOURNMENT

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: March 13, 2006
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn has issued a proclamation declaring March 12-18 National Safe Place Week in Nevada. The Safe Place program is a collaborative effort of local agencies, businesses, and volunteers that work together to provide assistance to children and teens who may be in an abusive or neglectful relationship with their parent(s).

In issuing the proclamation, Gov. Guinn said, “I applaud the efforts of individuals and business leaders who have taken upon themselves the task of providing much needed assistance to young people who are sometimes desperate for help.”

In Northern Nevada and many rural communities, The Children’s Cabinet oversees the Safe Place operation; in Clark County, the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth is the lead agency.

Participating businesses and community locations are identified by a diamond-shaped, yellow and black Safe Place sign. A child or teen seeking assistance need only ask an employee of a Safe Place location for help and the local agency will be contacted immediately.

For more information about the Safe Place program, contact The Children’s Cabinet in Reno at (775) 856-6200 or visit www.childrenscabinet.org, or the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth in Las Vegas at (702) 383-1332 or go to www.nphy.com.

WHEREAS, National Safe Place Week highlights the Safe Place program Ż an essential program that provides help and safety to children and teens facing abuse, neglect, or serious family problems; and

WHEREAS, this invaluable program began in November of 2003, and is supported by businesses and volunteers who deem the safety and security of our children of paramount importance in our communities; and

WHEREAS, numerous businesses, including fast food restaurants, churches, police sub-stations, etc., are designated as Safe Places, and can be identified by the diamond-shaped, yellow and black Safe Place signs that are placed in prominent, visible places; and

WHEREAS, the Safe Place signs are conveniently located in areas where the need is greatest, and any young person in a crisis situation can walk in and ask for help; at which time the local Safe Place agency will be contacted, and representatives will immediately be dispatched to meet with the youth; and

WHEREAS, counseling and shelter is made available if needed and distressed children and families are connected with resources to keep them safe, where support and guidance can be provided; and

WHEREAS, Safe Place is currently in over 700 communities, located in 41 states, and has helped over 87,000 young people in crisis using 14,671 businesses and thousands of volunteers nationally who give their time, resources, and energy to make our country a safer place for young people; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada commends all those involved in this magnificent effort to provide the young people of Nevada, and our nation, with sensitive assistance at times in their lives when they may be struggling and in crisis;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KENNY C. GUINN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim March 12-18, 2006, as

NATIONAL SAFE PLACE WEEK

IN NEVADA

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: March 10, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the impending retirement of Nevada’s Department of Corrections Medical Director Dr. Ted D’Amico, effective April 1, 2006. D’Amico has served in that capacity since January 1998.

“The state of Nevada has truly been fortunate to have someone of Dr. D’Amico’s skills, experience, and knowledge serve in the position of Medical Director for our corrections facilities,” Gov. Guinn said. “He has guided his department through a period of tremendous growth, improved the medical care provided to prisoners, and done so while still keeping the cost of prisoner care below the national medical inflation rate.”

As Medical Director, Dr. D’Amico was responsible for a large and complex division with statewide responsibilities for multiple programs, services, and activities. These responsibilities include management of a $30,000,000 budget, administrative oversight of approximately 325 employees, provision of medical services to an inmate population of approximately 9,000, and supervision of clinical and administrative services at seven facilities and 10 camps located throughout the state. During his tenure, three new correction facilities—High Desert State Prison, Casa Grande Transitional Center, and the Southern Nevada Women’s Correctional Center—have been added.

Dr. D’Amico is a veteran of the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army. He later joined the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Naval Reserve Captain during the first Gulf War and also saw action during the Operation Desert Storm.

No replacement has been named to fill the Medical Director’s position.

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: March 7, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today sadly accepted the resignation of Chuck Chinnock, executive director of the Department of Taxation. In a letter to Gov. Guinn, Chinnock, 60, said he wanted to retire “to take advantage of all I have planned and worked for.” Chinnock was appointed executive director in July 2002.

“The state of Nevada is losing an incredibly valuable public servant who has truly been an asset to my administration and the people of this great state,” Gov. Guinn said. “Chuck Chinnock has served our state and nation with distinction and honor during his 30-year career in the Nevada Air National Guard, rising to the rank of Brigadier General, along with more than a decade of excellent management with the Department of Taxation. Chuck will be missed, but we wish him as his lovely wife, Birgit, who also recently retired from state employment after many exemplary years of service, the very best in their next adventures.”

Chinnock said, “Serving the citizens of Nevada as a member of Governor Guinn’s cabinet has been the highlight of my career. It is great to have been part of broadening the tax base, including the installation of the Uniform Tax System, which utilizes leading-edge technology to enhance the state’s ability to collect tax revenue, not too mention the economic prosperity that continues for Nevada, and to be associated with the hard working men and women of the Department of Taxation.”

The Department of Taxation administers the collection of nearly 4 billion dollars annually in state and local government revenue from 19 different taxes. The revenue collected by the Department funds all levels of government in Nevada, including school districts, cities, counties and the state. For more information about the Department of Taxation, go to http://tax.state.nv.us.

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