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Current Governor [[Mark Gordon]], a [[Moderate Republican]], said that Wyoming had lost "a remarkable leader and a giant of a man in Wyoming ranching, politics and public service. His deep, resonating voice was put to good use, as he influenced state policy for decades. Nels’ insight was enormously helpful to me in my time as treasurer and as governor." Smith's public service went far beyond elected office, Gordon noted. "In addition to his long legislative career, Nels served for nearly a decade on the Wyoming Public Service Commission, where he recognized the importance of a viable, reliable, electric, gas and communications system for Wyoming residents," Gordon said, adding. "Nels was resolute in his support for the agricultural community, reflected in his membership of the Wyoming Stockgrowers and serving with Jennie on the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Board."<ref name=death/>

Current Governor [[Mark Gordon]], a [[Moderate Republican]], said that Wyoming had lost "a remarkable leader and a giant of a man in Wyoming ranching, politics and public service. His deep, resonating voice was put to good use, as he influenced state policy for decades. Nels’ insight was enormously helpful to me in my time as treasurer and as governor." Smith's public service went far beyond elected office, Gordon noted. "In addition to his long legislative career, Nels served for nearly a decade on the Wyoming Public Service Commission, where he recognized the importance of a viable, reliable, electric, gas and communications system for Wyoming residents," Gordon said, adding. "Nels was resolute in his support for the agricultural community, reflected in his membership of the Wyoming Stockgrowers and serving with Jennie on the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Board."<ref name=death/>

[[U.S. Senator]] [[Cynthia Lummis]], a Moderate Republican from Wyoming served on a few different boards with Smith. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic car crash which claimed the lives of former House Speaker Nels Smith, his wife Jeanette, as well as Alicia Rodriguez of Torrington," Lummis said in a statement to ''The Cowboy State Daily.'' "I served on several boards with Nels and enjoyed visiting him and Jeanette in their home. I always enjoyed their company. Nels served our state proudly in the Wyoming House of Representatives and was a passionate advocate for Crook County agriculture and our entire state. My prayers are with the loved ones of all those who lost their lives in this accident.”<ref name=death/>

[[U.S. Senator]] [[Cynthia Lummis]], a Moderate Republican from Wyoming, served on a few different boards with Smith. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic car crash which claimed the lives of former House Speaker Nels Smith, his wife Jeanette, as well as Alicia Rodriguez of Torrington," Lummis said in a statement to ''The Cowboy State Daily.'' "I served on several boards with Nels and enjoyed visiting him and Jeanette in their home. I always enjoyed their company. Nels served our state proudly in the Wyoming House of Representatives and was a passionate advocate for Crook County agriculture and our entire state. My prayers are with the loved ones of all those who lost their lives in this accident.”<ref name=death/>

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