September '07 Nevada Government—Governor Jim Gibbons Column

Governor Gibbons Proclaims September 4th
Commissioner Bruce l. Woodbury Day

NOTING THAT COMMISSIONER Bruce L. Woodbury is the longest serving Clark County Commissioner in Nevada history, Governor Jim Gibbons proclaimed today, September 4, 2007, Bruce L. Woodbury Day.

"Commissioner Woodbury has a long and honorable record of service in Clark County and we recognized his efforts by officially proclaiming today Bruce L. Woodbury Day," said Governor Gibbons. "Bruce Woodbury is a model Nevadan and we are grateful for his many years of dedicated service."

Bruce Woodbury was appointed to Commission District "A" in 1981 and was elected to his first full term in 1982.

WHEREAS, Clark Commissioner Bruce L. Woodbury was appointed to Commission District "A" in 1981; he was elected to his first full term in 1982 and has served as the longest Clark County Commissioner in Nevada History; and

WHEREAS, Commissioner Woodbury is a native Las Vegan and attended Las Vegas High School and went on to attend University of Utah, where he graduated Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude; and

WHEREAS, he attended Stanford School of Law where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence and was a member of the Board of Editors of the Stanford Law Review; and

WHEREAS, Commissioner Woodbury's dedication to the State of Nevada is also reflected by serving in the Regional Transportation Commission, Regional Flood Control District, Big Bend Water District Board of Trustees, and Kyle Canyon Water District; and

WHEREAS, he has also severed on several other boards and commission where his devotion was demonstrated with commitment and devotion; and

WHEREAS, Commissioner Woodbury also gives of his personal time to several local and youth organizations including; Board of Directors of Nevada Special Olympics, youth coach for baseball, basketball and softball in Las Vegas and Boulder City, former Board of Directors to the American Red Cross of the Las Vegas Chapter; and

WHEREAS, Commissioner Woodbury is on of the most respected elected officials in the State of Nevada who has devoted more than 25 years to serving this great State; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM GIBBONS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim September 4, 2007, as

COMMISSIONER BRUCE L. WOODBURY DAY

Governor Gibbons Appoints Robert A. Nylen to Governor's Council of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

GOVERNOR JIM GIBBONS today [August 31, 2007] announced the appointment of Nevada State Museum Curator of History Robert A. Nylen to the Governors' Council of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. In 2000, Congress created the Commission to plan celebrations and activities to honor the man often considered to have been America's greatest president. Abraham Lincoln has particular significance to Nevadans because it was President Lincoln who proclaimed Nevada's statehood on October 31st, 1864.

"I am very proud of the work Bob Nylen has done for our state during his career at the Nevada State Museum," said Governor Gibbons, "and the fact that he is an independent Lincoln scholar makes him the ideal Nevada representative on this important council. Bob was born in Illinois, Lincoln's home state, and has long considered the study of our sixteenth president a personal passion. On the Governor's Council, he can give Nevadans a new appreciation of not only Abraham Lincoln, the man, but also President Lincoln's significant involvement in the birth of our great state."

Robert Nylen has researched, written and lectured about Nevada's rich history for the past 30 years. He spent seven years working for the Nevada Historical Society before moving to the Nevada State Museum 23 years ago. He has helped to curate many of the museum's exhibits during his tenure. He also helped develop the popular Kit Carson Trail Walking Tour in Carson City.

"I'm honored to be selected to help Nevadans prepare to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln. I look forward to working with groups in various communities across the state in planning events and programs that will help Nevadans learn more about this great man and his involvement in our state's history as well as in our national history," said Nylen.

The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has planned two years of events from 2008 through 2010 to commemorate President Lincoln and to educate Americans about his significance in the development of our nation. The climax of the commemoration will be February 12, 2009, the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The Governors' Council of the Bicentennial Commission serves as a liaison between the Commission and individual states. Nylen will be responsible for coordinating commemorative events within Nevada and its communities.