Marilyn Melton — Scenic Nevada Heroe

Marilyn Melton is a third generation Nevadan. Her great-grandparents on her mother's side came to Virginia City from Ireland in 1863, a year before Nevada became a state. Her father arrived in Nevada in 1917 from Ogden Utah, where he was born in 1895. He was elected to the Nevada State Legislature from Ely, White Pine county when he was 28 years old. He traveled the state in various government capacities his entire working career.

Melton was born in Reno. She attended local schools and the University of Nevada. She is an accomplished artist and has been involved in many community activities and has served on numerous civic boards. Her honors include an Honorary Doctorate from UNR.

Marilyn Melton is the widow of Rollan Melton, long time Reno Newspaper columnist, Gannett Newspaper, USA Today Board Member and Senior Vice President. Their four children are married and live in Reno. She has 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Melton believes the result of her fortuitous heritage is commitment to the quality of life of the State of Nevada and its future.

Melton has donated the entire proceeds from her illustrations in the Book "You Know You're a Nevadan If..." to Scenic Nevada in order to help preserve, protect and enhance the scenic character of Nevada.

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