WHEREAS, the State of Nevada has played an important role in the history of the American west and made national contributions to the history of the United States, which this year celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada is home to many historic sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as many other sites of importance at the local, state, and national level; and

WHEREAS, historic preservation is important to communities across Nevada, both urban and rural, and for Nevadans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, May has been recognized as a month to celebrate historic preservation and archeology in the Silver State, and agencies and community organizations have worked to spread awareness of efforts throughout the state, encouraging residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archeological and historic treasures;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2026 as

ARCHEOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH IN NEVADA