Frankie Sue Del Papa, of Carson City, Nevada, recipient of the Frederick Law Olmsted Award. The award recognizes work at the state or regional level that exemplifies commitment to tree planting and conservation in the improvement of America’s communities and landscapes. As the Attorney General for the state of Nevada, Del Papa is a strong advocate for the environment and tree planting. Her most recent project is Trees 2000, with a goal of planting drought-resistant and regionally appropriate trees and wildflowers in every part of Nevada’s diverse landscape. The project is co-sponsored by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Service, the USDA Forest Service, and the Nevada Division of Forestry. Now in her third term as Attorney General, Ms. Del Papa’s other efforts include spearheading tree-planting work in her role as chair of Nevada’s 125th Birthday Celebration in 1990. Leaders in tree planting and environmental stewardship from around the country and world will be honored by The Arbor Day Foundation at its 28th annual Arbor Day Awards celebration to be held in Nebraska City, Nebraska on Saturday, April 29, 2000. The awards ceremony is part of the Arbor Day weekend celebration held in Nebraska City from April 28-30. Award winners are recognized for their leadership in the cause of tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship. |
