WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has operated since 1974 to provide local governments with the resources required to primarily meet the needs of low and moderate income person; and

WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program is among the few remaining federal programs available to address the needs of low and moderate income persons and small cities; and

WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has provided the state of Nevada with important and flexible assistance to meet the needs of low and moderate income residents; and

WHEREAS, The State of Nevada focuses on economic development, revitalization, and community stabilization; and

WHEREAS, Congress and the nation acknowledge the critical value of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the significant projects that rely on its funds for support; and

WHEREAS, the week of April 10-14, 2023, has been reserved for recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of April 10-14, 2023 as

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN NEVADA