WHEREAS, one of the basic rights of children, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948, is their right to basic nutrition. caring for the children must be our nation's first priority; and

WHEREAS, since the inception of the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in 1968, it has granted our children the best possible foundation in life and benefited many adults, which is vital to our state's long-term health; and

WHEREAS, the two fundamental goals of the CACFP are that children serviced by this program will be well nourished during their crucial years, while concurrently learning healthy eating behaviors that will last their lifetime; and

WHEREAS, we acknowledge the child and adult care providers, nutrition educators, program specialists and staff, state and federal professionals and parents who contribute to the success of this outstanding program, The Child & Adult Care Food Program; and

WHEREAS, our children’s emotional, mental, and physical health originates with nutritious eating. The CACFP will continue its commitment to the benefits of nutritious eating for children and adults. Together, as Americans, we can make a difference in the lives of our children;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of March 10 – March 16, 2024 as

CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM WEEK IN NEVADA