WHEREAS, walking to school can bring a sense of joy and independence to children and families, while also reducing traffic congestion and air-polluting emissions in our community; and

WHEREAS, Walk to School Day promotes healthier habits and offers a chance for children and their families to participate in physical activity; and

WHEREAS, this day allows for neighborhoods to come together as they walk or bike to school, creating a sense of community throughout Nevada; and

WHEREAS, Walk to School Day offers an opportunity to raise awareness and educate children on pedestrian and biking safety all across the communities of the Silver State;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVE SISOLAK, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim October 2, 2019, as

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY IN NEVADA