13 named to Nevada’s 150th Anniversary Commission

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki will chair the commission, which will plan and coordinate events to celebrate Nevada’s admission into the union on Oct. 31, 1864.

Members include former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Bob Brown, publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The commission will try to raise at least $2.5 million in private funds to cover costs of the celebration. No state funds are being used in the effort.

“The Nevada of my youth was a place of pride, activity, optimism and opportunity,” Sandoval said. “This has long been our state’s heritage, and it will be our future as well. I am pleased that each of these Nevadans has agreed to serve our state and help us celebrate our state’s rich history and bright future.”

Other members include the following:

■ Former state Treasurer Patty Cafferata.

■ Myron Martin, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

■ Andrew Kirk, professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

■ Sherry Rupert, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission.

■ Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt, a legislative lobbyist who co-chaired the 150th anniversary planning committee.

■ Donald Newsman, executive director of the Elko Convention & Visitors Authority.

■ John Tyson, a Reno TV newsman who specialized in Nevada stories.

■ Bud Hicks, a Reno lawyer.

■ Lori Nelson, vice president of corporate communications for Station Casinos.

■ Randall Snow, chief strategic officer for R&R Partners.