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WHEREAS, Women's History Month provides the opportunity to shine a light on the courageous women who donned a military uniform and served our country; and

WHEREAS, from the earliest times, women have helped shape our nation in many ways including defending our Nation as members of the U.S. Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, women serve our nation with valor and distinction in times of peace and in times of war, with more than 225,000 women currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces today; and

WHEREAS, women from across the United States and in Nevada have contributed to the great achievements and prosperity of America and our Great State of Nevada, demonstrating leadership, courage, and determination that should be honored and recognized;

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

WOMEN’S MILITARY HISTORY MONTH IN NEVADA

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 26th day of February, 2024.

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