Nevada

By: Andrew Grant

State Picture

State Flag

State Motto• The motto of the state of Nevada is

“All for our country.”

State Nickname• The nickname of Nevada is “The

Silver State.”

State Landmarks• There are a lot of landmarks in

Nevada including the Hoover Dam, Fort Ruby, Leonard Rockshelter.

Hoover Dam• It is the world’s largest

hydroelectric power producing facility & largest concrete structure when completed in 1935.

Fort Ruby• This fort was built during the

Civil War to protect links between the Union & California.

Leonard Rockshelter• Not discovered until 1936, an

archaeological site that shows settlement from 6700 B.C up to 1400 A.D.

State SongHome Means Nevada

• Here is the land which I love the best,Fairer than all I can see.Deep in the heart of the golden westHome means Nevada to me.

• Whenever the sun at the close of day,Colors all the western sky,Oh my heart returns to the desert greyAnd the mountains tow'ring high.Where the moon beams play in shadowed glen,With the spotted fawn and doe,All the live long night until morning light,Is the loveliest place I know.

Written & Music by Bertha Raffetto

• Way out in the land of the setting sun,Where the wind blows wild and free,There's a lovely spot, just the only oneThat means home sweet home to me.If you follow the old Kit Carson trail,Until desert meets the hills,Oh you certainly will agree with me,It's the place of a thousand thrills. Home means Nevada Home means the hills,Home means the sage and the pine.Out by the Truckee, silvery rills,Out where the sun always shines ,

Current License Plate

State Governor• Gibbons is a former combat pilot and

decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. He served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College, as well as the Air War College. Gibbons joined the Air Guard in 1975, attaining the rank of Colonel, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996.

• Throughout his military service, Gibbons received 19 service medals, including the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his extraordinary achievement while participating as an RF-4C Flight Leader in the Gulf War.

Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada State Legislature and was named “Outstanding Freshman Legislator” in 1988. By 1993, Gibbons rose through the ranks to become Republican Whip of the State Assembly. Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. After being elected to a fifth term in November 2004, and decided to leave Congress to run for Governor of the State of Nevada, and was elected such in 2006.

State CapitalCarson City: Las Vegas:

Major Industries or Exports

• The most valuable mined product in the state is gold. Nevada produces about 3/4 of the gold produced in the United States. Nevada leads in the production of silver too. Nevada also produces some chemicals, plastics and construction equipment.

Major Universities & Logos

• Top 5 Universities• University of Nevada-Las Vegas• College of Southern Nevada• University of Nevada-Reno• Great Basin College• Nevada State College