WHEREAS, Joanne Lofthouse has served the State of Nevada with distinction and professional excellence for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Joanne began her career in state service on August 28, 1989, working for the Department of Motor Vehicles, transferring to the Department of Taxation in June 1996; and

WHEREAS, while working for the Department of Taxation, Joanne was promoted from Accounting Assistant II to a Program Assistant II, Tax Examiner II, Revenue Officer I, Revenue Officer II and a Tax Program Supervisor I; and

WHEREAS, Joanne has served as a constant source of information and encouragement, and has been a role model for all those who have known or have worked with her; and

WHEREAS, Joanne has distinguished herself through commitment and service throughout the years and will be sincerely missed, both professionally and personally, by all who have had the pleasure and good fortune to work with her; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada thanks Joanne Lofthouse for her years of service to the citizens and visitors of our great state, and joins her friends and family in wishing her best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVE SISOLAK, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2019, as a day in honor of

JOANNE LOFTHOUSE