Carol Franich was presented with Fernley Republican Women’s Woman of the Biennium award in front of a crowd of more than 150 attendees including Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, Attorney General Adam Laxalt, Treasurer Dan Schwartz, Controller Ron Knecht, a number of state legislators and other officials. Franich was selected because of her long dedication and service to the FRW and veterans. Since joining the FRW in 2010, she has served 2 1/2 terms as treasurer, and two terms as first vice president. She was elected president for 2016 and again for 2017. She has been supportive of programs for veterans, assisting at the Memorial Day and Wreaths Across America programs at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Fernley for several years. Pictured are Second Vice President Nancy Donohue, First Vice President Vida Keller, Peggy Gray and President Carol Franich.
