SAM DEHNE SHOULD BE NEVADA's POET LAUREATE

SUBJECT: Nomination, Nevada Citizen Sam Dehne Should Be Nevada's Poet Laureate
TO: All sane Nevadans... but only the ones who have some taste

Sam Dehne Singing Poetry

"Poet Laureate":
1. A poet appointed to an honorary position or honored for artistic excellence.
2. A poet acclaimed as the most excellent or most representative of a locality or group.

Poet Laureate Nominations
Nevada Arts Council
716 North Carson Street, Suite A
Carson City, Nevada 89701

To Whom It May Concern,

Sam Dehne [a 1962 Air Force Academy graduate and former Fighter Jet and Bomber Pilot] has all of the prerequisites that will make him the Poet Laureate that Nevadans and all Americans can be proud of. Sam has spent the last 12 years wholeheartedly  dedicating his life to promoting various forms of poetry AND to participating in and inspiring commentary at public events throughout northern Nevada. As a matter of fact, he has given Public Testimony on more than 4,200 documented occasions .
Often with a semanticistically syncopated poetic and musical flair that Will Rogers and Mark Twain would be proud to possess. 
Thousands of citizens have seen Sam Dehne in action through the last 12 years; both live in person and at hundreds of television appearances. And they can vouch for the fact that his style, diction, articulation, and savior faire are what Nevada should be looking for. These myriad extemporaneous "performances"... without the use of Q-cards, Teleprompters, makeup, or re-takes... vouch for his expertise as a speaker, spokesman, and poet.
Dehne has already proven that he is capable of carrying out the duties of promoting poetry as an art form, and he certainly has been an on-the-job inspiration toward promoting more commentary at public events.

Here are just a few reasons why Nevada would be lucky to have Sam Dehne as its Poet Laureate:
* Sam's training and inspiration toward poetic articulation of words were initially inspired during his years as a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. And he is thankful for the training he received and is proud to be a graduate of that esteemed institution.
* Songs and music ARE poetry. Sam has compiled 16 musical/poetic CDs of Live Performances with 100s of  "Americana-style" songs that are akin to poetry... with music. He has created an internet site for citizens to be able to see the contents of the CDs at: www.renocitizen.com/yankees.htm
* Sam has performed his music/poetry at more than 800 live concerts... all for charity.
* Sam has written and co-written several songs/poems.
* Sam is an expert guitar player and vocalist; with articulation of words that are second to none.
* Much of Sam's public commentary would be viewed as poetry by the British monarchy of old.

It is impossible to even try to imagine that any other candidate can match Dehne's impeccable qualities of showmanship, compassion for the musical/poetic arts, dedication to public service, and humbleness-inspired friendliness, quick wit, and good manners.  Sam's mother would approve this nomination.
Reno mayor and city council, Sparks mayor and city council, Washoe county commission, and many other public bodies have been witnesses to Dehne's articulated "Publications Credits" that are all documented on official video tapes. These officials have been eye-witnesses to Dehne's extemporaneous poetic abilities on hundreds of occasions. Enclosed is one of Dehne's "Publications Credits" in the form of a copyrighted musical/poetic Albums. Video tapes of numerous other "Publications Credits" are available upon request.

Sam Dehne has all the makings of a great Poet Laureate... a position he deserves.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

On Behalf of Sam's Many Anonymous and Ubiquitous Adoring Fans
Publications, Credits, & List of Contributions to Poetry at Large - SAM DEHNE
(including partial list of Accomplishments & Contributions Publications below)

Sam DNA Dehne

Read more about the History of The Universal Reno Yankees Band (click)

Send Email (click) - Too Wild Yankees Band

 "Silver Saddle Songs" CD Features Original Hit Single and 24 Songs

"Click" on any CD Cover to see Big List of All the Songs on All Music CDs

THOSE GARAGE DAYS
Sammy Takes his Rockabilly Semi-Twang Music Solo

Sammy Takes more of his Rockabilly Semi-Twang Music Solo

Critically Acclaimed "Cowgirl Up!" Album Features Original Hit Single along 
with 27 Americana  Songs [Cowgirl Up! - words and music by Kim Dawson]

And as if that isn't enough... there are Sam's Television Shows: "Sam Dehne Raw - Rah!" [49 One Hour Episodes]
(copyright 2006 in conjunction with Gala Productions)

A tiny sampling of Accomplishments & Contributions - SAM DEHNE

# 1. - TOO WILD YANKEES BAND (click) (copyright 2004)
"Great music for kids and audiences of all ages"

LISTEN TO THE MOCKING BIRD GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY
MAMAS DON'T LET YOUR BABIES... AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS CATTLE CALL
FOLSUM PRISON BLUES MAMA TRIED
EVERYBODY LOVES A LOVER I LOVE PARIS
AND HE WALKS WITH ME HAPPY WANDERER
HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN BEAUTIFUL DREAMER
16 TONS OH SUSANNA
SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT CIGARETTES AND WHISKEY
PISTOL PACKING MAMA JAMBOLIA
OVER THERE! ROLL OUT THE BARRELS
BONEY FINGERS PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES
MY HEART WAS YOUNG SAN ANTONIO ROSE
OH MY DARLING CLEMENTINE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
COMIN' ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY
GOD BLESS AMERICA MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE
GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION SWANEE RIVER

# 2. - TOO WILD YANKEES BAND (click) (copyright 2004)
"Audio Art & Ear Candy"

1 CASEY & STRAWBERRY BLONDE 16 FOLSUM PRISON BLUES
2 BIG PATRIOTIC MEDLEY (5 songs) 17 MAMA TRIED
3 JAMBOLIA 18 MARIA
4 PISTOL PACKING MAMA 19 DIXIE
5 RAGTIME COWBOY JOE 20 CATTLE CALL
6 TEDDY BEAR 21 SWANEE RIVER
7 SEVEN LONELY DAYS 22 MY HEART WAS YOUNG
8 LUCILLE 23 BEAUTIFUL DREAMER
9 HARD TO BE HUMBLE 24 SWEET CHARIOT
10 JOHN WAYNE MEDLEY (3 songs) 25 PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES
11ROCKY TOP 26 OVER THERE!
12 COTTON FIELDS BACK HOME 27 OLD MOUNTAIN DEW
13 CLEMENTINE 28 GOOD NIGHT LADIES
14 GOOD SHIP LOLLIPOP 29 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
15 ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY MEDLEY
 

Subject: Brief Statement/Vision of Poet Laureate Artist Nominee Sam Dehne:
[father, writer, boxer, fighter pilot, bomber pilot, airline pilot, union leader, orator, watchdog, philosopher, newspaper editor, newspaper reporter, song writer, musician, singer, poet, television (boxing) announcer, and entertainer - quirky, tenacious, fortuitous, patient, fair, feisty, tolerant... and humorous]

To Whom It May Concern,

I, Sam Dehne, am honored by this nomination to be Nevada's Poet Laureate. And to be recommended by such an esteemed speaker and writer in his own right as Mr. Guy Felton makes the situation all the more humbling.

If chosen for this position, which I feel ultimately qualified to fill with talented diplomacy, I can assure you that you will be forever thankful to yourselves for making such an astute decision. Nevadans will also be grateful.

I am humbly confident that my 4,300 original and unique "poetic" presentations to public bodies... as well as to audiences of up to 1,000 citizens... at all the local government bodies and other arenas exemplifies my poise and ability to capture an audience's attention with my articulation and spin of a phrase.

Furthermore I have performed poetic music (often with accompaniment by my trusty guitar) in front of public officials and citizenry audiences sometimes of more than 1,000 citizens at well over 800 Charity concerts in the last several years. These concerts have often been received with rave reviews.

My Vision for Nevada is for it to become the Entertainment Capital of America. As Nevada's Poet Laureate, I will help this fine state create and maintain a wonderful reputation, and I will strive to take her into new realms of excitement.

If selected I am prepared to serve Nevada.

Sincerely,

Sam Dehne

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