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Scenic Nevada Has Rendered A Great Service To Our State (Richard H. Bryan)
For more than a century after Nevadas admission to the union, Nevada remained
sparsely populated with vast open spaces and unspoiled scenic vistas.
Nevadans came to believe that the state they knew and loved would remain that
way forever.
That assumption was irrevocably shattered by the explosive growth that occurred
in the latter part of the 20th century. In less than three decades the states
population tripled - transforming Nevada into the fastest-growing state in
America and one of the most urban.
Today many places that are a part of our heritage are endangered. Some are a
product of the wonders of nature, others created by the hand of man.
Too often in the past we have failed to take timely action to protect our Nevada treasures.
Sadly, as we have learned - once lost they are gone forever.
Scenic Nevada has rendered a great service to our state by identifying 13 sites
that are at risk. Whether we can trace our family roots back to the days of
the Comstock Lode or whether we arrived more recently to ll the needs of
Nevadas burgeoning tourism industry - we are all Nevadans, and we want our
children to be able to see and enjoy our states history.
December 2006
Richard Bryan
Former U.S. Senator
About Richard Bryan
Former U.S. Sen. Richard H. Bryans current practice focuses on government relations at the
federal, state and local levels, particularly in the areas of mining and public land-use issues.
Richard Bryan remains an active community and business leader in Nevada.
He serves on the Board of Trustees of Nevada Development Authority and Economic Development Authority
of Western Nevada . These two development authorities thrive in our business-friendly state and
encourage companies to relocate to Nevada.
Sen. Bryan is also on the Board of Trustees of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. He is chairman for Preserve Nevada, a group whose priority is to preserve historical buildings, places, and artifacts in Nevada.
He is also an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
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