WHEREAS, the office of the Nevada State Treasurer is committed to educating families on the value of 529 accounts as an instrument for planning, paying, and saving for their children's futures; and

WHEREAS, building on the core values of family, community engagement, and building a strong Nevada, the College Savings Division of the Nevada Treasurer's Office works closely with Nevada residents to facilitate fiscal health and generational success; and

WHEREAS, Nevada established the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program in 1998, enrolling over 23,000 students and paying over $1.3 million in tuition since inception; and

WHEREAS, Nevada ensured the opportunity for higher education by establishing the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program which has assisted in funding the in-state college education of 159,803 exceptional students; and

WHEREAS, by investing $50 to 529 accounts for over 344,000 of Nevada's kindergarteners, the state has demonstrated its dedication to our youth and their education; and

WHEREAS, the Silver State has upped the stakes with the March Matchness program, investing over $1.4 million along with Nevada families; and

WHEREAS, ever increasing costs create challenges for families, 529 Plans make affordable post-secondary education a reality, ensuring a bright future for all Nevadans;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim May 29, 2023 as

529 DAY IN NEVADA