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Whereas, Carol Ann Jeffery was born in the little farming community

of Delta, Utah; and

Whereas, Carol began developing her artistic talent as a young child by

drawing during her spare time; and

Whereas, Carol’s artistic talents were officially recognized in her

second year of college when she won the "Painting of the Year" while

attending Dixie College; and

Whereas, After graduation from Brigham Young University with a

Bachelor of Arts degree, Carol went on to teach school for 1 year before

marrying David Van Wagoner and starting her new career of motherhood,

raising their six children; and

Whereas, When the Van Wagoners’ youngest child entered school,

Carol returned to teaching in the Clark County School District where she

has spent 6 out of 10 years as a teacher at the R. Guild Gray Elementary

School; and

Whereas, This innovative school recently unveiled their "Nevada

Wall," an exhibit that includes copies of historical documents, a copy of the

state seal, a state flag that had flown over Carson City, a copy of the

Nevada Constitution and materials from the Carson City Mint; and

Whereas, One of the biggest challenges in completing the "Nevada

Wall" was to find renderings of the state symbols of Nevada; and

Whereas, When none were found, Carol Van Wagoner, R. Guild

Gray’s art teacher, offered to paint watercolors of every state symbol; and

Whereas, Within 3 months, using her imagination and the most vivid

colors, Carol painted every state symbol with such color and clarity that

their addition to the "Nevada Wall" captured the true feeling of the state

symbols of Nevada; and

Whereas, During this 70th legislative session, these magnificent

watercolor paintings have been proudly displayed on the third floor of the

Legislative Building; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

Concurring, That Carol Van Wagoner is hereby commended for her

contributions to this state through her dynamic watercolor paintings of the

state symbols of Nevada; and be it further

Resolved, That this legislative body is most appreciative to have been

given the opportunity to observe and admire these true works of art that

portray patriotism and pride for the State of Nevada through the artistic

expression of Carol Van Wagoner; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a

copy of this resolution to Carol Van Wagoner.

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