Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid has made a difference for Nevada. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Searchlight, Nevada to the second highest ranking Democrat in the United States Senate, he has distinguished himself as a fighter for Nevadans and all American families in the corridors of power in Washington, D. C..

"Recognizing his trajectory in public service, the Las Vegas Sun said Reid 'has gone from underdog to Senate's top dog.' Parade Magazine, the nation's largest weekly identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington who possess 'integrity and guts.' *2

"Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and an accomplished legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach. After Nevadans sent Harry Reid to the Senate for a third term in 1998, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the Democratic 'Whip.' Reid provides valuable leadership to the U.S. Senate by guiding legislation through the Senate and securing the votes to pass key measures. The respected Washington publication National Journal observed that 'Senator Reid has quietly elevated a long dormant post.'

"In fact, Harry Reid has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a strong voice in Congress." *3

Since entering the Senate in 1986, Senator Reid has assembled an impressive legislative and leadership record for the people of Nevada. Senator Reid has consistently fought for the rights and interests of children, families, and workers. In education, he has worked to reverse Nevada's school dropout rate by sponsoring legislation to establish a national program for dropout prevention. He has fought to bring much-needed funding for construction of schools and for hiring more qualified teachers in Nevada. In health care, Harry Reid has fought for the Patient's Bill of Rights as well as increased funding for cancer research, suicide prevention, and mental health initiatives. Harry has also fought for issues concerning senior citizens, including prescription drug coverage, long term care, and Social Security.

"Working hard to protect Nevada's environment, Senator Reid has established programs to preserve clean air and water, especially in Nevada's treasured Lake Tahoe. In addition, Senator Reid has fought vigorously and successfully to keep nuclear waste out of Nevada. Citizens of Nevada benefit each day from the transportation funds Senator Reid fought to provide. Taken together, the work and achievements of Senator Reid have changed the face of Nevada for the better." *4

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

The heightlight of the Event and Party was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).

The following is our post for Harry soon after we received the "WHIP ROUND UP" on Friday at 5:27 p.m., March 26, 2004 from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid:

"Reid for Nevada" *6
***Reid Honors Sarah Winnemucca

*Senator Harry Reid introduced a Congressional Resolution in honor of Sarah Winnemucca, the great educator and advocate for the Paiute Indian Nation, whose statue will be placed in the United States Capitol next year.

***Reid Seeks Relief from High Gas Prices

*Senator Reid continued his efforts to get relief for Nevada families who have been slammed by soaring fuel prices. Reid joined Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) in urging the Bush Administration to release petroleum from the nation's strategic reserves until the supply is stabilized. Reid has also called for an investigation to determine whether price gouging by big oil companies was behind the recent spike in gas prices.*7

***Colombian President Delivers Report

*Senator Reid met with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia on Wednesday to discuss Colombia's recent successes in combating drug-trafficking and fighting rebel groups, though the number of kidnappings and homicides still remain dangerously high. President Uribe called for greater business relationships between the two nations, and he noted the large numbers of Colombian Americans that reside in the Las Vegas Valley.

***Working with Nevadans

*Senator Reid met with a group of Nevada postmasters who were in Washington to support postal reforms.
*Members of the Nevada Jewish Federation thanked Senator Reid for securing funding for the Senior Lifeline program.
*Senator Reid met with educators from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and with a group of students from the TRIO program, which helps disadvantaged students achieve their higher education goals.

Senator Reid received the "Pick and Gavel Award" from the American Association of State Geologists for his ongoing efforts to support the work of geologists and scientists in government. AASG President John Steinmetz, left, and Nevada State Geologist Jon Price presented the award to the Senator.

"Week in Review"

***Overtime Dispute Snags FSC/ETI Bill - A bill to repeal a tax break on U.S. exports was stalled in the Senate this week after the Republican leadership refused to allow a vote on a Democratic amendment to protect overtime pay for American workers. The overtime measure passed the Senate and was supported by the House last year, but was deleted by an appropriations conference committee at the request of the Administration.

***Reid Backs Asbestos Ban- Senator Reid joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in calling for a ban on asbestos, which is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. every year. Although 30 other nations have already banned this dangerous substance, more than 26 million pounds of asbestos were added to brake shoes, roofing materials and other products sold in the U.S. last year.

***Medicare Malfeasance - A Congressional Committee heard testimony this week from Medicare's Chief Actuary, Richard Foster, who disclosed that he was ordered to withhold from Congress information about the true cost of the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Foster's estimates showed the actual cost as fully one-third higher than the Administration's $400 billion estimate. The Senate Finance Committee is likely to hold hearings on the matter.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, March 29, at 1:00 p.m., and begin consideration of H.R. 4, the Welfare Reauthorization bill.
No roll call votes will occur on Monday.

"Reid's Words"
American families depend on the overtime pay that workers earn by putting in extra hours on the job. I'll keep fighting to protect overtime pay for police officers, firefighters, nurses and other workers.*8

http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - WHIP

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References

*1. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Meet U. S. Senator Harry Reid,' "A search from yahoo.com at Yahoo!" Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. PAI of WBTI. 'Outstanding Democrat of the year 2003 -- Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Burckley,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (March 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DOUGLAS' APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

IT IS OUR PLEASURE of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) TO POST the following Press Release soon after we received it from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Carson City, Nevada, U. S. A., on Friday at 8:06 a. m. March 26, 2004. Judge Michael Douglas has been a long time good friend of Asian American Community and WBTI. A heartily congradulations to Mike has been extended to him through this article from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(by a second e-mail) 8:35 a.m., March 26, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced Friday that he has named Chief Clark County District Judge Michael L. Douglas of Las Vegas to the Supreme Court of Nevada, replacing Justice Myron Leavitt, who passed away in January.

Douglas will serve on the Supreme Court until January 2005, when Nevada voters will elect a new justice for Seat F.

"Judge Douglas has impeccable credentials and is a worthy addition to the Supreme Court of Nevada," Gov. Guinn said. "Since 1996 he has served with distinction as District Court Judge for the State of Nevada. As Chief Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, he is eminently qualified. Although replacing a man like Justice Leavitt - who was a good friend of mine - is by no means easy, Judge Douglas is a man of great intellect with all of the positive character traits that have always distinguished the great justices of our state." *2

Douglas was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had selected Douglas, Las Vegas attorney Gregory Smith and Reno attorney David Hunter Hamilton as finalists.

"I would like to thank the selection panel and Chief Justice Miriam Shearing for their work leading up to this appointment," Gov. Guinn said. "I also want to thank all the candidates who applied for consideration and especially the other two finalists, Gregory Smith and David Hamilton, who had impressive credentials."

Douglas, 56, was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from Dorsey High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1971. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Calif.

"I am greatly honored to receive this appointment from Gov. Guinn," Douglas said. "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with the other justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada during a very important juncture in the history of our state."

Douglas, a 22-year resident of Las Vegas, becomes the first African-American Justice in the 140-year history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas moved to Las Vegas in 1982. From 1982-84 he worked as staff attorney and directing attorney for Nevada Legal Services in Clark County. From November 1984 through December 1995, he served as Deputy District Attorney for the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Since 1996, he has served as a District Court Judge for the State of Nevada, primarily handling civil and criminal motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.

Douglas' membership in bar associations, professional or judicial societies as well as other organizations is extensive. He is a member of the Litigation and Rules Committee and Education Committee for the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada; he is currently the Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association, having previously served as secretary, trustee and on the organization・s Education Committee; he is President-Elect of the Nevada American Inns of Court, is a Judicial Delegate to the American Bar Association; has served on the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, the Professionalism Committee and Access to Justice of the State Bar of Nevada, has served on the Education Committee of the Clark County Bar Association, served as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and is a member of the Nevada Gaming Attorneys, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association and American Judges Association.

His honors include: 1996, National Federation of Black Public Administrators Mark of Excellence Award; 1998, Black Law Students Association (Western Region) Community Service Award; 1998-2004, Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada; 2001, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 53rd Western Regional Convention Hall of Fame Award; 2002, Who's Who Historical Society; 2003, Nevada Law Foundation Colleague. In addition, Douglas, who is married, has been a long-time youth sports volunteer and coach.*3

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'March 26, 2004 - GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 26, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DOUGLAS' APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

IT IS OUR PLEASURE of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) TO POST the following Press Release soon after we received it from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Carson City, Nevada, U. S. A., on Friday at 8:06 a. m. March 26, 2004. Judge Michael Douglas has been a long time good friend of Asian American Community and WBTI. A heartily congradulations to Mike has been extended to him through this article from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (*After spelling check by WBTI.): March 26, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced Friday that he has named Chief Clark County District Judge Michael L. Douglas of Las Vegas to the Supreme Court of Nevada, replacing Justice Myron Leavitt, who passed away in January.

Douglas will serve on the Supreme Court until January 2005*2, when Nevada voters will elect a new justice for Seat F.

"Judge Douglas has impeccable credentials and is a worthy addition to the Supreme Court of Nevada," Gov. Guinn said. "Since 1996 he has served with distinction as District Court Judge for the State of Nevada. As Chief Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, he is eminently qualified. Although replacing a man like Justice Leavitt - who was a good friend of mine - is by no means easy, Judge Douglas is a man of great intellect with all of the positive character traits that have always distinguished the great justices of our state." *3

Douglas was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had selected Douglas, Las Vegas attorney Gregory Smith and Reno attorney David Hunter Hamilton as finalists.

"I would like to thank the selection panel and Chief Justice Miriam Shearing for their work leading up to this appointment," Gov. Guinn said. "I also want to thank all the candidates who applied for consideration and especially the other two finalists, Gregory Smith and David Hamilton, who had impressive credentials."

Douglas, 56, was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from Dorsey High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1971. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Calif.

"I am greatly honored to receive this appointment from Gov. Guinn," Douglas said. "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with the other justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada during a very important juncture in the history of our state."

Douglas, a 22-year resident of Las Vegas, becomes the first African-American Justice in the 140-year history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas moved to Las Vegas in 1982.*4 From 1982-84 he worked as staff attorney and directing attorney for Nevada Legal Services in Clark County. From November 1984 through December 1995, he served as Deputy District Attorney for the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Since 1996, he has served as a District Court Judge for the State of Nevada, primarily handling civil and criminal motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.

Douglas' membership in bar associations, professional or judicial societies as well as other organizations is extensive. He is a member of the Litigation and Rules Committee and Education Committee for the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada; he is currently the Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association, having previously served as secretary, trustee and on the organization・s Education Committee; he is President-Elect of the Nevada American Inns of Court, is a Judicial Delegate to the American Bar Association; has served on the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, the Professionalism Committee and Access to Justice of the State Bar of Nevada, has served on the Education Committee of the Clark County Bar Association, served as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and is a member of the Nevada Gaming Attorneys, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association and American Judges Association.

His honors include: 1996, National Federation of Black Public Administrators Mark of Excellence Award; 1998, Black Law Students Association (Western Region) Community Service Award; 1998-2004, Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada; 2001, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 53rd Western Regional Convention Hall of Fame Award; 2002, Who's Who Historical Society; 2003, Nevada Law Foundation Colleague. In addition, Douglas, who is married, has been a long-time youth sports volunteer and coach.*5

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. It was '2004' on the first and original printing of the Press Release.
*3. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'March 26, 2004 - GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 26, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*4. Office of the Governor. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE
By PAI of WBTI*1

In order to post it immedeately soon after we received the following Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, we did not put our essay together with the material this time:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*2 March 25, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-56

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced on Thursday that the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has called for 13,588 acre-feet of water to aid drought-stricken Walker Lake. The move comes after a U.S. Ninth District Court judge ruled Monday to support a temporary transfer of water from the state's wildlife management area near Yerington.*3

Gov. Guinn*4 said the transfer is a "productive step" as a number of federal, state and local groups continue to work together in negotiating solutions to Walker Lake・s diminishing water levels and the impact it is having on the lake's surrounding ecosystem.

"We appreciate the working groups and their ongoing efforts to facilitate positive discussions and solutions," Gov. Guinn said. "We know this is a temporary transfer, but we are hopeful that continued negotiations will result in a long-term solution."

Terry Crawforth, NDOW Director, called the action a "stopgap" measure that will allow the Walker Lake Mediation Group time to develop long-term solutions to aid the desert lake.

"Drought has really forced this issue, and with the Walker Lake ecosystem as we know it on the verge of collapse, we felt it was critical to act," Crawforth said. "Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area will be dryer this year, but we felt it was essential to do something now."

U.S. Ninth District Court Judge Edward C. Reed approved the transfer to change the place and manner of use of the water from state-owned Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area to Walker Lake. The temporary order will be in place through Oct. 31, 2004. In addition, NDOW has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that will provide a $2.3 million grant to the state to construct new infrastructure on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area to increase efficiency and improve wetlands on the area, while making additional water available to Walker Lake.

"We have so many partners to thank in this effort," Crawforth said. Gov. Guinn was particularly effective in requesting funding from the Department of Interior and establishing the Walker Lake Mediation Group. In addition, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid's efforts to acquire Terminal Lakes funding was instrumental to the project." Partners included the Bureau of Reclamation, Sen. Reid, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Walker River Irrigation District, Lyon, Mineral and Mono Counties, the Walker River Paiute Tribe, along members of the Walker Lake Mediation Group.

The water that would have been used to support the wildlife management area will flow down to Walker Lake. The area will be dried temporarily to allow leveling and reconfiguration of wetland units, which will increase the benefit to wildlife over the long term. Infrastructure construction will improve water delivery systems and increase the holding capacity of wetlands that support a number of wildlife species. The increased efficiency on the area will allow increased inflows to Walker Lake over the long term. The Bureau of Reclamation grant is funded under Sen. Reid's Desert Terminal Lakes Program.

"The improvements on the management area will improve wildlife habitat at Mason Valley, while giving Walker Lake a temporary shot in the arm that it needs," Crawforth said.

NDOW staff immediately called for the state・s full allotment of 13,588 acre-feet on Tuesday, and increased flows have already entered the system. It will take about two months of water flows for the full transfer to occur. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has completed a strategy called the Weber Operational Plan, to address operational releases of upstream water deliveries. That plan will be used to monitor the success of the project.

Rich Haskins, Fisheries Bureau Chief for NDOW, said any water will be helpful in reducing the excessive salinity and alkalinity that now affect the overall health of Walker Lake.

"The total dissolved solids are in excess of 15,000 mg/liter, which is the highest in the recorded history of the lake," Haskins said. "Those levels threaten our ability to manage Walker Lake as a recreational fishery. The ability of the tui chub, the forage fish in the lake, to spawn is impaired, as is our ability to stock fish. The loss of tui chub impacts fish-eating birds, such as the common loon that Walker is known for, as well as the Lahontan cutthroat trout, our state fish, that is found at Walker Lake."

"Water from the state wildlife area may only reduce total dissolved solids levels slightly, but this is progress and we know continued negotiations are the real answer." *5
Office of the Governor Media contact:

101 North Carson Street Kelly Clark
Carson City, NV 89701 Department of Wildlife
Fax: 775-684-7198 (775) 688-1555

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'Press Release: March 25, 2004 -GOV GUINN ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 25, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*5. Office of the Governor. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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One of our effort to love our people, land, and country
By Kenny Guinn*1

Due to efforts undertaken by Nevada and California, it's official: the air in the Lake Tahoe Basin contains lower levels of exhaust gases than it did in the 1970s. On February 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe Basin as having attained the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is one of several pollutants contained in motor vehicle exhaust.*2

This reclassification resulted from many years of hard work by several different agencies. The State of Nevada, through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, has been monitoring the air at Stateline since 1975, when data showed that the national carbon monoxide standard was being violated. Consequently, the entire Basin was designated as a non-attainment area. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection partnered with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the California Air Resources Board and developed a plan for reducing carbon monoxide to acceptable levels. Nevada and California's plans were approved by the EPA in 1984.

Due to plan implementation, begun in the mid-1970s, the levels of carbon monoxide in the Basin have not exceeded the federal standard since 1978. However, once a site has been found in violation and is designated as a "non-attainment" area, a major effort is required to prove compliance with the federal standard has been achieved.

It was not easy to get a re-designation, but Nevada was able to provide 25 years' of quality assured data to demonstrate attainment.

The improvements in air quality at Lake Tahoe can be attributed to a number of factors, including refinements made in automobile technologies and implementation of local changes such as synchronized traffic lights, improved public transit, and expanded bike trails and parking capacity.

Today, a 10-year maintenance plan is in place, ensuring complete compliance with the standard in the future. The State of Nevada and its partners in California, including local governments in both states, have committed to continuous tracking of carbon monoxide concentrations and adherence to contingency plans, which address problems that may arise in the future. Though these efforts, the Lake Tahoe Basin will retain the premier environmental characteristics that have long made it "the gem of the Sierra." *3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- March 24, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 24, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

*****About the Author:

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.

In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.

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.

In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.

Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Summerlin --- the famous and modern community in Nevada, U. S. A.
By PAI of WBTI*1

During the past eleven years, Summerlin has been the fastest growing Master Planned Community in the country. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, this community offers a unique lifestyle to its residents. Surrounded by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Summerlin consists of several villages of residential properties, schools cultural centers, shopping, parks, trails, professional and medical facilities and golf courses. More than one-third of Summerlin's acreage is designated as open space, which includes parks, trails, golf courses and nature trails. Ours in Summerlin is something good for many people!

"The enormous Summerlin community is the most celebrated development in the northwest region of Las Vegas. In 1999, Summerlin let the country in new home sales among mater-planned communities with 2,281 homes sold, a 17 percent increase over the previous year. Within this community, there are 170 models to choose from, priced between $100,000 and $1 million. Other communities in the region include Queensridge, a 1,100-acre, master-planned community with a residential complement of 850 acres; the Lakes, which offers residents lakeside homes with boating and fishing; and Los Prados, an active adult community. The near northwest is home to one of Las Vegas' oldest neighborhoods; know locally as the Scotch 80s," described in the post.*2

"Bordered by Rancho Road, I-15, Oakey Boulevard, and Charleston Ave, this community of large, ranch-style residences was once home to BB King, Shecky Greene, and Diana Ross. The Valley・s largest assemblage of golf courses in the northwest, including the Badlands, Painted Desert, Los Prados, and Angel Park. Shopping at Meadows Mall and the Sahara Pavilion oasis nearby, and several neighborhood casinos, such as Santa Fe Station, Fiesta, and the Texas Station, offer fine dining and gaming, making it more convenient for residents who would prefer not to drive to the Strip. Apartments are plentiful, especially in the area of Sahara Road near Arville Street." *3

South Shores is one of the most important community in Summerlin. Dr. Tony Lei has been elected to the Board of the South Shores Community Association since 1993. The follwoing is a sample of his literature for the election in 2003:*4

"I wish to serve as a delegate because": I (Dr. Tony Lei) will offer my endeavor, knowledge, and ability to carry out the duties for the rights and benefits of the homeowners and residents here in our community. I'll work to motivate both the good production and human relations on the work performance of our Association and the Management Company which we, the homeowners, are paying service fees to support.

"Qualifications I feel will benefit the community": Delegates who are good in managemt knowledge and experience will do better with the Home Association Company to promote the work performance for the rights and benefits of our homeowners. Many years as an Associate Professor and Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chung Hsing University and Pepperdine University, I may use my knowledge to serve our community. Many institutions such as Nevadan U. S. Representative of the Congress, District Attorney Office of Clark County, Constable's Office of Las Vegas Township, among others invited me as the Senior Advisor, I may use my experience to work for our homeowners and residents. I received my M.B.A. and Ed.D. in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, but my knowledge and experience will be also important for me to service our community together with my sincere and humble personal traits.

"Other information I wish to share": "Dr. Tony Lei has worked for our community in Southern Nevada more than ten years based on his belief that 'By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let our heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and evision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy.' We need such a people like him to work for our community," said a District Judge of our Family Court. I love the atmosphere here, I love the environment here, and especially I love the people here in our community. We should expect both of our Association and Management Company put effort to help our community be of our homeowners, by our homeowners , and for our homeowners. It's a good thing by working for you at the same time working for our families also because both of us are homeowners.*5

Without any opponent, Dr. Tony Lei won the election! *6

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI isthe initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Google. 'Summerlin, Nevada,' "WWW.Google.com," (March 23, 2004), U. S. A..
*3. Ibid.
*4. Terra West Property Management. "Election of Delegate Members," South Shores Community Association, (December, 2003), p.1.
*5. Terra West Property Management. "Delegate Candidate Statement, South Shores Homeowners Association," (December, 2003), pp. 2-3.
*5. This information has brought to you also by Las Vegas Review-Journal and lasvegas.com through the Section of "PPAA16" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
*6. Terra West Property Management. 'Announcement of the Winners of Delegate Election,' "Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting, South Shores Community Association," (February, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: South Shores Homeowners Association.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Seniors United Means Senior Power! --- A tribute to Lillian Wallace as the Editor of its "The Highlights Magazine"
By Valorie Vega, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

If there were no Lillian Wallace, there would have no Seniors United, and especially there would have no "The Highlights Maganize" since 1966. The lady has vanished, but her spirit remains with us. This is the forth anniversary of its publication for the Volume III, Issue X on March 2000. In order to have our response to the creed of Seniors United --- for the people, it is a good thing to post some of the contend published by the Issue X as in the following: *1

Seniors United proudly presents
our newly elected
executive vice president
Dr. Tony Lei

Seniors United is greatly honored to have Dr. Tony Lei as our recently elected Executive Vice President.

Dr. Tony is not a medical doctor. He is a very noted professor and President of Washington Business and Technology Institute. He has a background of achievement as long or longer than your arm.

I am not going into any lengthy details about Dr. Tony's ability to reign as our Executive Vice President. The "Nevada Examiner" has done a fantastic job of telling us all about him and therefore I do not want to be repetitious. You can read all about the good doctor in the pages ahead.

Dr. Lei points out : Knowledge, calls ultimately, for a life of service. We should continue to work for the prosperity of our society more diligently.

Dr. Tony and his charming and lovely wife, Judy, have been friends of Seniors United for quite a few years. We love them both dearly because they are so very sincere and extremely devoted to the priniciples of Seniors United's creed.

We are looking forward to a long and rewarding relationship.

Congratulations to both of you. God Bless!

Lillian H. Wallace, President
Julian W. Wallace, CEO

There was a photo shown Dr. Tony Lei and his wife Judy at the Center of the bottom on page 6 of the Issue for the announcement article written by Lillian H. Wallace, President, and Julian W. Wallace, CEO, of Seniors United.

On page 7, it post the Event and Party of the Seniors United's Forum on March 8, 2000 by Lillian:

Calenda of Events
Wednesday, March 8, 2000
Time: 1:00 P.M. To 3:30 P.M.
Place: West Flamingo Senior Center
6255 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 455-7742
Program Director: Dr. Tony Lei
Exective Vice President

Introduing our Guest Speakers:
City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald, Ward 2
Clark County Assessor Mark Schofield
Dianna Nangaro, R.N.C., A.P.N.
Jean Peyton, President of BlindConnect, and her Seeing-Eye Dog

We are very happy to present to you these very noted and impressive speakers.

For further information, please call Dr. Tony Lei at: 255-9058, or Lillian at: 871-5528.

Everyone is welcome. You need not be a member to attend any of our forums, nor do you have to be a senior. There is no charge for attending our forums.

Refreshments will be served as alway at no charge.

Cordially, Lillian H. Wallace
Editor

On page 18, it carried the article of "From the editor's desk':

We had a most delightful forum on February 9, 2000, as always. We welcome......

We side-tracked our guest speakers for a few moments to introduce our newly elected Executive Vice President, Dr. Tony Lei, who really does not need any introduction at all. Tony and his delightful wife, Judy, have been members of S.U. for a few years. Both of them are on our executive board as advisory members.

But today was a bit different. Tony was being installed as our Executive Vice President by Judge Mark Denton, a very dear friend to all of us. Judge Mark always tries to make our forums even though it may only be to say "Hello" and off he has to go.

Dr. Tony Lei will be of the greatest force in getting the most important people to our doors. He knows about everyone of importance in Nevada and I am sure he will share all of them with us, particularly his Thai affiliations. Dr. Tony has had quite a few of his friends become our members and we thank them all.

We are very grateful to the "Nevada Examiner," an American Asian newspaper that prints all the news about Seniors United. This is a great benefit to us because we become very well-known in the American Asian and Thai communities. We have Dr. Tony to thank for this coverage that reaches over 20,000 people.

Dr. Lei sends his best regards to everyone and is looking forward to seeing all of you again as we all are.

On page 11, Lillian wrote an article entiled "Recognitions Day - April 12, 2000". It reconized the following men and women:

*****Doris Balducci
Mae Kipnis
Maria Manning
Doris Cornwell
Judy Lei
Janice Miller
Sharon Shaffer
Judge Nancy Saitta
Betsy Kolkoski
Denise Brodsky

*****Dr. Tony Lei
Supreme Court Judge Myron Leavitt
Constable Bobby "G"
Richard Denison
Judge Mark Denton
Henry Kipnis
Senator Ray Shaffer
Mark Schofield
Kate Grewe

"This day is a very special one and we hope that all our members and friends will turn out to greet the many choices we have made to honor," wrote lillian.

On page 22 through page 24 were its reproductions of the three feature articles with photos published by "Nevada Examiner".*2 The titles of the articles were: (1) Seniors United elected Dr. Tony Lei Executive Vice President. (2) Dr. William Thompson appointed Director of PAI by WBTI. (3) Sheri Vogel appointed PAI Associate Fellow by WBTI. Tiffany Chang was the Author of the three articles.

On page 25, it was a letter written by Sheri Cane Vogel, Project Administrator of Senior Citizens Law Project, on Februar 7, 2000. Sheri wrote Dr. Tony Lei that, "I have just received your fax of the article wherein WBTI appointed me as PAI Associate Fellow. Please let me convey my extreme gratitude for such an honor. Serving the needs of our senior citizen population has been a passionate goal of mine and I look forward to working with the Public Administration Institution (PAI) in improving the lives of the senior citizens in our community.*3

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References

*1. Seniors United. (March 2000) "The Highlights Magazine," Las Vegas, Nevada: Seniors United.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Seniors United elected Dr. Tony Lei Executive Vice President,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 11 - 17, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Seniors United. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Some arrangenment of innovation on WBTI website
By PAI of WBTI

It is our concern about the 'readers friendly' for our visitors of the WBTI website. In taking the advice of our viewers', we have the following arrangement of innovation on our WBTI website:

1. On March 5, 2004, we create the Section of "PPAA18 (Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum)", which will be all of programming in English.
2. At the same time, we create the Section of "Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos", which will include cartoons, news, and editorial (from LVRJ); Pictures; and Photos; all in English.
3. Finnally, we create the Section of "LAF5 (in Chinese)", which will include articles, scannings, photos, and programmings all in Chinese.

We listen to our viewers of WBTI website. We follow the good and constructive ideas of our visitors. Thnak you very much.