Amodei statement on passing of former Nevada state forester Lowell V. 'Lody' Smith

Lody Smith was a long-time public servant and close friend of the Amodei family. He dedicated his life to stewardship of the West and the protection and management of land for the entire state of Nevada. A true conservationist, he will be dearly missed b

IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             Contact:        Brian Baluta,202-225-6155

February 22, 2011                                                           

RENO, NEV. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Lowell V. “Lody” Smith, former state forester-firewarden, Nevada Division of Forestry:

"Lody Smith was a long-time public servant and close friend of the Amodei family. He dedicated his life to stewardship of the West and the protection and management of land for the entire state of Nevada. A true conservationist, he will be dearly missed by his family, his friends and his state."

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