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Kenny Guinn

(1936–2010) Politician United States

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Kenny Guinn was a politician from the United States.

Quick Facts About Kenny Guinn

Born: August 24, 1936
Died: July 22, 2010
Nationality: United States
Profession: Politician
Spouse: Dema Guinn

About Kenny Guinn

Kenneth Carroll Guinn was an American businessman, academic administrator, and politician who served as the 27th governor of Nevada from 1999 to 2007. He previously served as interim president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1994 until 1995. Originally a Democrat, he joined the Republican Party before running for governor.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Distinguished Nevadan

Quotes by Kenny Guinn

Make no mistake about it: Next to parents and families, our teachers are the most important influence in our childrens lives.

Children

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Gaming is the backbone of Nevada's economy.

Backbone

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Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate…

Climate

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The state of our state is fragile, but I know our spirit and love for Nevada is not.

And love

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As I said in my state of the state address, we can no longer rely on gaming and sales taxes to pay…

Addresses

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Make no mistake about it: Next to parents and families, our teachers are the most important influence in our children's lives.

About

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Gaming is the backbone of Nevadas economy.

Backbone

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We must rely less on spreadsheets and funding formulas and more on common sense.

Common

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I believe the best service to the child is the service closest to the child, and children who are victims of neglect,…

Abandonment

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There is something permanent, and something extremely profound, in owning a home.

Home

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Education isn't part of my agenda, it is my agenda.

Agendas

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