WHEREAS, the month of April has been designated as Paleontological Awareness Month in the State of Nevada; and

WHEREAS, the study of paleontology seeks to find information about the history of the Earth through the study of fossils, the environment and natural history; and

WHEREAS, state and local officers, private and non-profit groups and foundations, schools, businesses, and other public and private entities work toward the goal of preserving the paleontology resources of Nevada highlighting the importance of understanding Earth’s history; and

WHEREAS, the recognition of the contribution of prehistoric fossils and other paleontological sites of Nevada illustrates the impact of paleontological sciences and their importance in Nevada history and future; and

WHEREAS, the paleontological sites in Nevada, including Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park and Ice Age Fossils State Park, have contributed to attracting renowned scientists and producing distinguished research on the Ichthyosaur fossils and Pleistocene animals, making Nevada a notable area in paleontology science;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2024 as

PALEONTOLOGICAL AWARENESS MONTH IN NEVADA