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I recently had occasion to visit Washington, D.C., and visited the Sarah Winnemucca statue in the Capitol Visitor Center. Because it was spring break for students, lots of families were there, and it was all I could do to not say to them, “Let me tell you about Sarah.” Seeing her statue there made me very proud of our organization and its contribution to our nation’s capital. On May 9th, the Annual Pink Tea celebrated the 100th birthday in the historic rooms of the Governor’s Mansion. (Ed. Note: The beautiful Classical Revival structure on Mountain Street was designed in 1909 by George Ashmead Ferris, 1859-1948, who also designed Reno’s four Spanish Mission-style elementary schools and the El Cortez Hotel.) Some of the NWHP members came in costume as First Ladies from Nevada’s past. See the accompanying story and photo in this issue. Speaking of the Governor’s Mansion, another centennial celebration will be held on September 12th. We have been asked to provide at least 12 members, dressed in period costumes, to serve as hostesses at the event. This invitation is quite an honor, and I hope that many of you will volunteer for this important event. Please call me at 888-9867. Mary Anne Convis
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