Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business & Administration (PPAA Forum 21)

Jessie Walsh led the court with the highest number of days in civil jury trials
By Bill Young, Cheryl Moss, Mark Denton, and Tiffany Chang
***** "Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." ---Oprah Winfrey
"Hello Dr. Lei: I just wanted to thank you for including Judge Walsh and myself in such a beautiful evening. I was quite happy to be there to witness you receive the recognition you deserve. Thank you again for including us and please accept my best regards to you and your wife," said Jeri Winter, Judicial Exec. Assistant to Judge Jessie Walsh, Dept. 10.*1 Judge Jessie Walsh attended the Induction Ball held by Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-CC on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas. She was honored as a Special Guest of the Dinner and Party. She was accompanied by her Judicial Exec. Assistant Jerri Winter and Courtroom Deputy Matt Diamond.
During the Event, Dr. Tony Lei received a Proclamation of the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County. It was presented to him by Commissioner Lynette McDonald on the Event and Dinner Party after she delivered her kenote speech.*2
Judge Jessie Walsh has been honored Associate Executive Director of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on January 16, 2002.
Jessie graduate from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1992. She ran unopposed in 2001 to retain her seat in Las Vegas Municipal Court. By unanimous vote, the Mayor and City Council appointed Judge Walsh to fill a vacancy in October 1999.
Active in her profession and community, she is an elected member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada. She is also an Advisory Board Member of the Police Athletic League. Jessie is a member of the Southern Nevada Association of Woman Attorneys, and is the conservation chairperson for the Daughters of the American Revoluntion. In 1999, she was recognized by the Clark County Bar Association for her hard work and dedication to the Trial By Peers program.
At the dinner event and party for Mayor Goodman by the Asian American Community closing to the end of 2000, Jessie was a special guest invited by Dr. Tony Lei accompanied by Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Honorable Nancy Becker. She was clever to share some significant acquaintanceship on both the philosophic and methodological skills in modern administration with him sitting together on the main table during the dinner.*3
Winning the election without any opponent, Judge Jessie Walsh*4 is now on her second term of her position in the Las Vegas Municipal Court. She wrote Dr. Tony Lei on February 7, 2001: "Thank you for the lovely congratulatory letter. I am fortunate and honored to have the support of people like you." At the same time, she told him that because of the enormous support and confidence she had received from him and the citizens of Las Vegas, she is honored to serve in this capacity and is dedicated to administer justice in a fair and expeditious fashion.
In May 2001, she was appointed Associate Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI. As a bright and future star in Juridical and administrative study, she is leading a group of intellectuals to enhance Dr. Tony Lei's scholarly belief that "Our knowledge, wisdom, and professionalism are all achieved by our sincere love to God!"
"I agree with District Judge Valorie Vega's idea to be honored as a Fellow of the Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute. She said that, 'It will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated,'" said Jessie Walsh. "I'm glad also to share the similar position as one of its faculty member. It's significant, as Dr. Tony Lei told me that for community service--- that based on 'love in action is service above self'--- the abundant reward from one's humune love, spiritual excellence, and professionalism of expert are far more greater than solely her or his title."*5
Intellectuals were encouraged to attend a dinner party for Brian Sandoval, Bill Young, and David Roger by the Asian American Community. It was held on March 8, 2002 at Mike and Rita Vaswani's residence. Chairpersons were: Tony Lei, Ed. D., Ram Singh, M. D., Rita and Mike Vaswani, and Steve Wolfson, Esq. Hosts were: David Amesbury, Esq., Jal Daulat, Larry Espinueva, Azam Hakim, Basil Hamika, Sam Hamika, Greg Hartline, Bettina Ho, Tri Hua, Romeo Jurani, Steven Kwon, Vimla Lendway, Raymond Leung, Carrie Liu, Ann Melton, Raja Mourey, Richard Naft, Edmund Pasimio, Tonie Sison, Tony Smith, Ben Torres, Joey Villaflor, and Mohammed Zoubi. "Seats are very limited. Please call Dr. Peter Lok at 732-0178 before 12 noon Friday, March 1st, and gave your number of guests and their names. If you are interested to be Dr. Lei's guests, please call his wife Judy at 255-9058 before 12 noon, Tuesday, March 5, 2002," announced by the publicity.*6
The following is the most recent BIOGRAPHY of JUDGE JESSIE WALSH:
Judge Walsh is one of 33 judges serving in the 8th Judicial District Court. She was elected in November, 2002 and currently hears an all civil calendar. She began her judicial career in Municipal Court where she served from 1999-2002.*7
In December 1992, Judge Walsh graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law and subsequently joined the Las Vegas City Attorney*s Office as a Deputy City Attorney in the criminal division. As one of 6 prosecutors, she managed a heavy criminal misdemeanor caseload. She has also served as a Deputy Public Defender in the Clark County Public Defender*s Office.
In June 1996, Judge Walsh opened her own general private law practice that consisted of wills, trusts, civil and family law, criminal misdemeanor and felony cases, and probate and estate planning. She also represented indigent clients through a contract with Clark County, Nevada and was a special prosecutor for the City of Las Vegas.
Judge Walsh began her career in 1980 as a regional aide for U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt. She worked for U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Vucanovich from 1983-1989 as her regional representative.
Judge Walsh worked as a development officer for the City of Las Vegas, Department of Economic and Urban Development, from 1989-1990. She was responsible for real estate operations for City business parks, including lease negotiations and sale agreements. Judge Walsh also served as a federal legislative liaison for department projects and was the point of contact between the City and foreign dignitaries.
Active in her profession and community, she is an elected member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada and a former co-chair of the "Trial by Peers" program. Judge Walsh is a member and former director of the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, and is the Conservation Chairperson for the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1999, she was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year by the Clark County Bar Association for her hard work and dedication to the Trial By Peers program. Judge Walsh served as a volunteer judge in the UNLV Law School Client Counseling Competition, Spring 2001; a volunteer judge in the "We the People...the Citizens & the Constitution" high school competition in 1999, 2000, and 2001; and a volunteer judge in the Annual Moot Court Competition in 2001 and 2002.
In 2004 Judge Walsh led the court with the highest number of days in civil jury trials.*8
---------------------------------------------
References
*1. Moss, Cheryl; Denton Mark; Chang, Tiffany. 'Jessie Walsh has been honored as Associate Executive Director of PPAA Forum,' "Special Column of Dr. Tony T. Lei on Nevada Examiner," (October 23, 2003}, Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Google. 'Proclamation of Clark County Commission to Dr. Tony Lei,' "A search of 'Dr. Tony Lei' on the Google.com," (November 17, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Moss, Cheryl; Denton, Mark; Chang, Tiffany. Ibid.
*4. Jessie Walsh is a famous District Judge of Nevada. She ia also an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Denton, Mark; Chang, Tiffany. 'Jessie Walsh has been honored as Associate Executive Director of PPAA Forum,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February, 2002}, Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Winter, Jeri. 'A BIOGRAPHY of Judge Jessie Walsh' "An e-mail from Ms. Jeri Winter to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: District Judge Jessie Walsh's Office in Department 10.
*8. Ibid.

--------------------------------------------
********************************************

Yi Li was appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission of WBTI
By Cheryl Moss, Valerie Weber, Bobby Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang
***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis
Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval is now one of the U. S. District Court judges. The United States Senate voted unanimously on his confirmation. Through the recommendation of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, Sandoval was confirmed for the lifetime appointment. Dr. Brian Sandoval was sworn in Monday October 31, 2005 as a U. S. District Court Judge. Congratulations!
"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF), where Governor Kenny Quinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadans," said Brian Sandoval on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community. (A document of this message was initialed by Sandoval.)*22
The First Edition of this article is in the following:
111604-2168 "Business & Administration" (to contiue PPAA18) of WBTI website, 8:37 a. m., Tuesday, November 16, 2004 #First Edition
*****
Yi Li has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission of WBTI
By Cheryl Moss, Bobby Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang
"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judge Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer, Miss Yi Li has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on November 15, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Our Vice President Kathy Augustine may have no extra time to take care of the Commission in the coming few months. I'm honor to be named as an Assistant President of CCDACC. I'm challenged to take the acting responsibility temporarily (about one month)for the Vice President," said Yi Li at the time when she was informed by WBTI about the appointment.
Yi Li received her M. B. A. degree from National University, San Diego, California in 2000. She had B. A. degree in English Literature in June 1995 from Central China Normal University, Wuhai, Hubei, China. She is now the Marketing Manager of FiberTel Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The following e-mail*20 was sent by Yi Li to WBTI at 8:17 p. m., on November 15, 2004:
WBTI,
At first, I�d like to express my most sincere gratitude to District
Judge
Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer�s recommendation,
and Dr.
Lei�s trust and faith in me. I highly value this opportunity to serve
at
CCDAPCC of WBTI, especially to serve the people at Las Vegas. Community
service and humane spirit have always been the core focus of our
organization, WBTI, I will devote all my efforts to carry them forward.
Quality life is every human being looking for, it can only be achieved
by
adding our own care and love back to our society to make this world a
remarkable place to live.
Sincerely,
Yi Li
Marketing Manager
FiberTel, Inc.
The following e-mail*21 was sent by District Judge of Nevada Cheryl Moss to WBTI at 9:54 p. m. on November 15, 2004:
Dear Dr. Lei:
Thank you for forwarding the article to me. It is very important to
recognize persons who have great talents such as Yi Li, who can give
significant contributions to WBTI.
Sincerely,
Judge Moss (District Judge)
It is our pleasure to post the following feature article:
083104-3257 PPAA18 *****8:17 a. m., Tuesday, August 31, 2004, Second Section
Cheryl Moss is the hit winner of visitor number at seventy six thousand six hundred and sixty sixth (#76,666th) of WBTI website [Now at #91,128th in the morning on November 16, 2004.]
By GSBPA of WBTI*19
--- Cheryl Moss wrote:
Dear Dr. Lei, How nice is it for me to be the great and lucky number of visitor on WBTI's website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) at #76,666th! [Now at #91,128th in the morning on November 16, 2004.]
The significant value of this website has been the encouragement and development of the community service and humane spirit. It helps promote the quality of life for all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada.
I delivered a speech on Problem Gambling and Family Court in UNLV this month. I was the first District Judge to speak on the topic. It has been my honor to have such a good community service experience as the Secretary General of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*18
Sincerely,
Cheryl Moss
District Judge
of the Family Court
(August 30, 2004)
---------------------------------
Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community in Nevada*1
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang
Teamwork Takeaways: (1)Celebrate---you deserve to recognize accomplishment. (2)Take a central role as team member and team builder. (3)Get off your pedestal---no job or task should be dismissed as unimportant or not worthy of attention. (4)Share EVERYTHING---information, knowledge, skills, risk.*17
On Tuesday, March 9, 2004, the Asian American Group of Asian American Community in Nevada will hold an event and dinner party.*2 At 7:00 - 9:30 p. m., the location will be at the Mike and Rita Vaswani's Residence, Las Vegas.
It planned to invite Ms. Ellen Knowlton, Special Agent in Charge of FBI, as our Keynote Speaker.
Mr. David Roger, District Attorney; and Mr. Bill Young, Clark County Sheriff are our Gusts of Honor.
The Special Guests will be: Starvos Anthony, University Regent; Justice Nancy Becker, Supreme Court; Bobby G., Constable; Judge Michael Douglas, District Court; Judge Jackie Glass, District Court; Judge Debbie Lippis, Justice of the Peace; Judge Robert Lueck, Family Court; Senator Raymond Shaffer, State Senator; Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Justice of the Peace; Judge Doug Smith, Justice of the Peace; Valerie Weber, Assemblywoman; Judge Ann Zimmerman, Justice of the Peace; among others.
The following individuals had been planned as Event Chairpersons: David Amesbury, Esq., General Counsel --- CAN-DO; Raj Chanderraj, MD, Founder, Friends of India; ; Benson Lee, Esq., President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Las Vegas; and R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO.
It planned to have Event Hosts: Dolly DeLeon, Past President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Editor-in-Chief, "US Asian Chronicle"; Romeo Jurani, Past President, Philippines Bisayans Society of Nevada; Steven Kwon, Past President & Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman, Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Vimla Lendway, Exceptional Travel Service; L. Kristopher Raft, Esq.; Rita Vaswani; among others.
All of the guests will be about 200 people. Attire for the event and party is business. Important guests whom invited by Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and his wife Judy are: Ms. Helen Hsueh, Miss Christine Hu, Mr. Raymond Lam, Pator and Mrs. Nafu Lee, Mr. Mark Meng, Mr. John Ponticello, Dr. John Wang, among others.
BRIAN SANDOVAL was sworn in as Nevada's Attorney General on January 6, 2003. Sandoval graduated from the University of Nevada and The Ohio State University College of Law.*3
As Attorney General, Sandoval is committed to fighting crime, protecting seniors and children from fraud and abuse and preserving integrity in government.
As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Sandoval will lead a staff of 350, including 140 lawyers, and administer a budget of $42 million. Among many other responsibilities, the Nevada Attorney General's office prosecutes consumer, insurance and worker's compensation fraud cases, provides legal counsel to all the Nevada state agencies and is responsible for almost all state prison litigation matters.
Prior to his election as Attorney General, former Governor Bob Miller appointed Sandoval to the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1998. One year later, Governor Kenny Guinn named Sandoval as the Chairman of the Commission. At age 35, he was the youngest person in Nevada history to serve in that capacity. Governor Guinn also appointed Sandoval to serve as the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Policy Review Panel.
Under Sandoval's leadership, the Commission adopted regulations that limited neighborhood gaming, prohibited child-themed slot machines, enhanced assistance for problem gamblers and strengthened protections for athletes associated with legalized sports betting. As Chairman, Sandoval also testified before the United States Congress, the Nevada Legislature, and several gaming conferences in the United States and Canada.
Before his Commission appointment, Sandoval served two terms in the Nevada Legislature, where he sponsored fourteen bills that became law. These bills provided additional protections for children, increased penalties for criminals and tax savings for Nevada residents.
As a Legislator, Sandoval also served on the Nevada Legislative Commission, the Advisory Commission on Sentencing, the Juvenile Justice Commission, the Advisory Council for Community Notification of Sex Offenders and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Oversight Committee.
After serving in the Legislature, Sandoval spent three years as the Nevada at large member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.
Brian Sandoval is a member of the Nevada State Boards of Pardons, Prisons, Examiners, Transportation, Domestic Violence and Private Investigators and the Boards of Trustees for Children's Cabinet of Reno, Nevada, KNPB Channel 5 (PBS Station), St. Jude's Ranch and the Washoe County, Nevada Law Library.
During law school at the Ohio State University College of Law, he served as an extern to the Ohio Supreme Court. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and the District of Columbia.*4
David Roger is now CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY*5, who received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1986 from CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW at San Diego, California. He was Chief Deputy District Attorney - Major Violators Unit in 1987 to 2002.
David graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1983. His major was Accounting.
His LICENSES included the ones from: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit; United States District Court- Nevada; Nevada State Bar; Nevada Gaming Commission; and Nevada Gaming Control Board.
David's AFFILIATIONS are: State Bar of Nevada; Clark County Bar Association; National District Attorney�s Association;
Nevada District Attorney�s Association; among others.
His TEACHING experience included: (1) Panelist- Clark County Bar Association �Opening and Closing Statements - 2000; and (2) Guest Lecturer - UNLV Boyd School of Law, Trial Techniques class - 2002.
The following are some of the HONORS received by David: (1) Martindale - Hubbell: "AV" highest rating for professional and ethical standards;
(2) Outstanding Young Men of America - 1987; among others.*6
"As we all know, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. And with that growth comes significant challenges, particularly for law enforcement. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to protecting the people, their property and rights, while providing the best public safety and services in partnership with our community. That commitment and dedication extends to the nearly 40 million visitors that Las Vegas plays host to each year. I'm committed to making the best police department in the country even better," points out Sheriff Bill Young.*7
"As you take the time to enjoy our website, you'll notice some exclusive features such as crime mapping, live dispatch feed, and information relating to our Homeland Security Office, which has been established to ensure that Las Vegas remains the safest tourist destination in the world. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, and feel free to contact our department with any questions, comments or concerns. Our phone number is 702-229-3394 or email us at pio@lvmpd.com." *8
"Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) is the only practical organization formed since the establishment of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) in September 28, 2001 by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, announced on January 3, 2003.*9
"We look forward a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Bud Cranor for the New Year Eve Party Conference to "Nevada Examiner" and Communitylink of "Las Vegas Review-Journal" website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti). Bud Cranor was Director of Las Vegas Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, and Executive Director of the PPAAF of WBTI. The Conference was held by WBTI at the Steak House of the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 30, 2002 in Las Vegas. The Theme of the Mini Conference was: Promoting A Good Community Life Through Mutual Cooperation. Bud was the Chairman of the conference.
At the present time, the organization of the Commission is: Honorary Chairmen A. William "Bill" Maupin, former Chief Justice and now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court; Brian Sandoval, Nevada State Attorney General; Stewart Bell, former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge; Chairmen David Roger, Clark County District Attorney; and Bill Young, Sheriff of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD); Vice Chairmen Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Constable of Las Vegas Township; and Herb Brown, Constable of North Las Vegas Township; Honorary President Lorraine Hunt, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; President Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of WBTI; Vice President Kathy Augustine, State Controller of Nevada; Assistant President Yi Li, Marketing Manager of FiberTel Inc; Secretary General Cheryl Moss, District Judge of Family Court; Senior Advisor Stewart Bell, District Judge; Founding Advisor Mike Davidson, Former Clark County Assistant District Attorney; Culture Advisor Sue Fawn Chung, Associate Professor of UNLV; Promoting Advisors Rennie Schreiber, Chief of Staff of the Office of Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chermaine Gord, Secretary of Chief Justice Bill Maupin; Judy Hetherington, Chief Staff of the L.V. Office of Controller Kathy Augustine; Kathy Karstedt, Secretary of Clark County District Attorney David Roger; Susan Sullivent, Secretary of Sheriff of LVMPD Bill Young; Media Advisor William Yuen, Vice President of "Next Weekly"; Financial Advisor Teresa Woo, Editor-in-Chief of "Next Weekly"; Coordinating Advisor Raymond Lam, President of Las Vegas Cantonese Association; Functional Advisor Patty Blakeman, Secretary for Mike Davidson; Entrepreneurship Advisor Oscar Jornacion, President and Publisher of "Nevada Examiner"; Writing Advisor Jerry Tao, Deputy District Attorney of Clark County; and Secretary Agnas Chan, President of United Business Source Inc.
"I'm a living example of the American Dream. Today, I'm privileged to serve the people of greater Las Vegas as a Deputy District Attorney, where I prosecute criminal cases ranging from murder and drug dealing to arson, sexual assault and robbery. Every day, I work to make our neightborhoods a little safer and more livable," wrote Jerry Tao on one his fliers.*10
"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.
The above list of leaders and officers of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Mark Denton, District Judge of Nevada, at the Event and Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.
"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognizes what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by beeing the vistor's number at #45,281 of the WBTI website. It is brought to you by the Communitylink of 'Las Vegas Review-Journal' and Reviewjournal.com," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on March 5, 2004 in Las Vegas.
"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum, where Governor Kenny Guinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadan residents and visitors," said Brian Sandoval on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community.
To encourage and promote the community service of associations in Nevada, Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) and Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) have remained to offer financial and human resorces to variety of organizations since the autumn of 1993. We are pleased to post the following as one of our participation:
***** Neswbrief of WBTI on February 4, 2004 *****
An Event and Dinner Party will be held by the Asian American Group
to pay a special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt
By Tiffany Chang
On Wendesday, January 4, 2004, the Asian American Group of Asian American Community in Nevada will hold an event and dinner party.*12 At 7:00 - 9:30 p. m., the location will be at the Harbor Palace Restaurant , China Town, Las Vegas. The Event is for a Special Tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt.
It planned to invite Chief Justice Debra Agosti of the Nevada Supreme Court and District Judge of Nevada Michelle Leavitt as Keynote Speakers.
The following individuals had been planned as Event Chairpersons: David Amesbury, Esq., General Counsel --- CAN-DO; Raj Chanderraj, MD, Founder, Friends of India; Benson Lee, Esq., President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Las Vegas; R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO; among others. It planned to have Event Hosts: Dolly DeLeon, Past President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Editor-in-Chief, "US Asian Chronicle"; Romeo Jurani, Past President, Philippines Bisayans Society of Nevada; Steven Kwon, Past President & Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce; Vimla Lendway, Exceptional Travel Service; L. Kristopher Raft, Esq.; Rita Vaswani; Joey Villaflor, MD, Chairman, Board of Health; among others.
It is our regret not being able to post the names and titles of many important and special guests including some more hosts, because we could not get an update of the above list since January 20, 2004.
All of the guests will be about 200 people. Attire for the event and party is business. Guests whom invited by Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and his wife Judy are: Miss Agnas Chan, Ms. Helen Hsueh, Mr. Jimmy Hsu, Miss Christine Hu, Mr. Xiao-sheng Huang , Mr. Raymond Lam, Mr. Mark Meng, Mr. Ja Pu, Dr. An-pyng Sun, and Mr. Yuan Chuan Tsai.
It was already popular for the past years to hold dinner parties to pay special tribute to elected offficials, but most of them were civil administrators or civic representatives. Dr. Tony Lei initiated to hold event and dinner party to pay a spcial tribute to the judicial professionals through elections in Nevada. Justice Nancy Becker was the first one selected by him to be paid a tribute. A successful event and dinner party was held for her on May 23, 2001 at Harbor Palace Restaurant in Las Vegas. It was chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI); Theresa Malone, Member of Nevada State Board of Education; Dr. R. D. Prabhu, Chairperson of CAN-DO; and Dr. Joey Villaflor, Member of Nevada Board of Health. We the Asian American communities have continuously achieved the efforts for other judicial professionals since then.
"To dedicate to the creed of Washington Business and Technology Institute, it's my challenge as an Associate Fellow of it's Public Administration Institution (PAI) to endeavor with all the intellectuals of this Institute to improve the quality of life of the people of Nevada," said Jennifer Togliatti at the Dinner Party on May 17, 2002. The Event with dinner was held by the Asian American Community to pay a special tribute to District Judges Michelle Leavitt and Jennifer Togliatti at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant in Las Vegas.
Judge Michelle Leavitt deserves special recognition of her expertise, integrity, conscientious and dedicated professionalism. She has been a bright Associate Fellow of PAI since 2000. "Thanks to Dr. Tony Lei, Dr. R. D. Prabhu, and Attorney David Amesbury to chair this Event and Party. Together with knowledge as the power of rightiousness, we may build a community where this and future generations will have more opportunities and advantages to live a prosperous and healthy life," said Judge Michelle Leavitt at the Dinner Party.*13
We are deeply regret and sorry that Judge Michelle Leavitt's father passed away weeks ago on a Friday. Myron Leavitt, 73, a Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, who had a long political career in Nevada. He was born in Las Vegas. Myron was a football and track athlete at the University of Nevada at Reno, where he earned a journalism degree. He worked a year as sports editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal before studying law at the University of Utah.*14
Myron had private law practice for 28 years. He served as a Councilman of Las Vegas, a Commissioner Clark County and a Justice of the Peace before winning election as Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1979 to 1983.
Leavitt served as a Clark County District Court Judge for 15 years before winning a Supreme Court position as one of its Justice in 1998.*15 The late Myron Leavitt is honored as a Memorial Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washingoton Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 4, 2004.
"I can't help thinking about Justice Myron Leavitt, our long time Asian American friend of Nevada, who died so unexpectedly. This brings to my mind the urgency of our times in Las Vegas. We note the vanishing of many heroes that built the world of Nevada after 1963. We recognize that the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of charater, the vision and courage, the determination and selflessness to address the challenges that still lay before us," says Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, for the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community of Nevada on February 4, 2004 in Las Vegas.
Asian American Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by the American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that we the Asian American communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society in Nevada.*16
--------------------------------
References
*1. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Lok, Peter. 'An Asian American Event --- Asian American Group,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei by Dr. Peter Lok," (March 3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Peter Lok's Clinic.
*3. Nevada Attorney General. "Our Attorney General Brian Sandoval," (2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Attorney General.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Clark County District Attorney. "Resume of District Attorney David Roger," (2004), Clark County, Nevada: Office of the Clark County District Attorney.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. "Sheriff Bill Young," (2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutural cooperation between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Nevada Examiner," (2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*10. Tao, Jerry. 'I'd like to continue to serve our community,' "My flier for the community of Clark County," (June 11, 2004), Las Vega, Nevada.
*11. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. Ibid.
*12. Lok, Peter. 'A special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei by Dr. Peter Lok," (January 20, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Peter Lok's Clinic.
*13. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Taffany. 'People put together for WBTI to dedicate to the promotion of the quality of life of all the residents and visitors of our great state Nevada,' "Nevada Examiner," (June, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*14. Staffs and Wireless. 'Passing Myron Leavitt, 73, Nevada Politician, High Court Justice,' "Los Angeles Times," ( January, 2004), Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Times.
*15. Ibid.
*16. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.
*17. Badowski, Rosanne. (2003) "How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You," New York: A CURRENCY BOOK, Published by Doubleday.
*18. Moss, Cheryl. 'How nice is it for me to be the great and lucky number of visitor on WBTI's website,' "An e-mail from District Judge Cheryl Moss to Dr. Tony Lei," Las Vegas, Nevada: Family Court, Department I.
*19. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*20. Li, Yi. 'Thank you for your trust and faith in me,' "An e-mail from Yi Li to WBTI; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:07 -0800," (November 15, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: FiberTel, Inc.
*21. Moss, Cheryl. "An e-mail from District Judge Cheryl Moss to WBTI; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:54:02 -0800," (November 15, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada.
*22. Sandoval, Brian. 'I'm glad to be an Advisor of PPAAF,' "An article on 'Nevada Examiner' in March 2002," (July 14, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI's Website.

--------------------------------------------
********************************************