[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 107 (Friday, June 29, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOAN LOLMAUGH

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Joan Lolmaugh for 
her tireless efforts on behalf of the Clark County community through 
her work with Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation.
  Joan started her career with Clark County in 1992 as Manager of Clark 
County's Cultural Affairs Division. Over the course of her tenure with 
Clark County, Joan has overseen Winchester Cultural Center, the Clark 
County Museum and Aviation Museum, the Special Events unit which 
produces large community events such as the Renaissance Festival; the 
Summer Concert Series at the Government Center Amphitheater; the 
Galleries and Art Education Program and the Wetlands Interpretive 
Program, among other functions. Furthermore, Joan was appointed by 
former Governor Kenny Guinn to the board of the Nevada Arts Council, 
and in 2002 was honored by the Governor, receiving the Governor's Art 
Reward for service to the arts.
  Prior to her time in Las Vegas, Joan served as assistant director at 
the Oregon Arts Commission and Director of the Idaho Commission on the 
Arts. She was director and assistant professor of a graduate arts 
program at the University of Illinois-Springfield. She has served on 
the boards of the Western States Arts Federation and National Assembly 
of State Arts Agencies, and is currently a member of the Death Valley 
National Park Advisory Commission. She has also been involved in a 
number of statewide arts organizations across the country.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Joan Lolmaugh. Her dedication to 
enriching lives through the arts is laudable and has enriched countless 
lives. I applaud her efforts and wish her the best in her future 
endeavors.

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