WHEREAS, Nevada's State employees make significant contributions to the well-being and quality of life for all citizens of our state; and

WHEREAS, State employees ensure excellence at all levels of service to support education, health care, public safety, economic development, employment, agriculture, law, transportation, tourism, social services, land use and conservation; and

WHEREAS, State employees work together to achieve the missions and goals of their individual agencies with a sense of purpose, passion, professionalism, commitment and quality of service; and

WHEREAS, employees of the Silver State conduct their work in a way that is responsive to the needs of those they serve while remaining transparent with the public; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to designate this week as Nevada State Employee Appreciation Week to thank State employees for the work that they do, and to remind the citizens of our great state that public service is vital to a stronger Nevada; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVE SISOLAK, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of May 3-9, 2020, as

NEVADA STATE EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK