1. The last Friday in April of each year is established as Arbor Day in the State of Nevada. 2. The Governor shall proclaim the same at least 1 month prior thereto, setting forth in the proclamation a recommendation that Arbor Day be observed by the people of this State in the planting of trees, […]
The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the state officials to display the United States flag on all state and school buildings, and the people of the State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches and places of business, and other suitable places, on […]
The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation designating the second Monday in October as “Columbus Day” in commemoration of the arrival of Cristoforo Columbo in the New World. (Added to NRS by 1989, 684)
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim March 31 to be “Cesar Chavez Day” in the State of Nevada. 2. The proclamation may call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions Cesar Chavez made to the State of Nevada […]
1. May 1 of each year shall be designated as Law Day U.S.A. 2. It is not the purpose of this section to declare a legal holiday, but a day to declare solemn allegiance to the principles of democracy and respect for law. (Added to NRS by 1963, 502)
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim May 18 to be “Asian Culture Day” in the State of Nevada. 2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions of Asians and Asian-Americans to the State of […]
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim June 19 to be “Juneteenth Day” in the State of Nevada to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States. 2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada’s residents the historical significance of the day […]
1. The Governor may annually proclaim the third week in September to be “Constitution Week” and September 17 to be “Constitution Day” to commemorate the historical contributions that the United States Constitution has made to citizens and its significance in preserving the individual freedoms, liberties and common welfare of the people who live in the […]
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim October 16 to be “Sarah Winnemucca Day” in the State of Nevada. 2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions Sarah Winnemucca made to the Paiute Tribe, the […]
The Governor is authorized and requested to annually proclaim August 9 as “Indigenous Peoples Day” to celebrate the thriving culture and significant value that indigenous people add to the State of Nevada and the United States of America. (Added to NRS by 2017, 374)
The second Tuesday of February during each regular session of the Legislature is established as “Nevada Tribes Legislative Day” in the State of Nevada in recognition of the contributions American Indians have made to the prosperity and cultural diversity of Nevada and the United States. (Added to NRS by 2013, 219)
The Governor of this State is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation designating the: 1. Third week of July as “Nevada All-Indian Stampede Days” to be celebrated in Fallon, Nevada; and 2. Fourth Friday of September as Native American Day, in commemoration of the Indian people and their efforts to maintain their culture, […]
1. April 16 of each year is designated as “Healthcare Decisions Day” in the State of Nevada. 2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of “Healthcare Decisions Day.” The proclamation must, without limitation, call upon the news media, state and local officers, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement […]
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim July 28 to be “Buffalo Soldiers Day” in the State of Nevada. 2. The proclamation must call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of Nevada residents the important contributions Buffalo Soldiers made to the State of Nevada […]
1. December 7 of each year is designated as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to commemorate all the brave and heroic persons who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and defended their country against the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. 2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging […]
The third Wednesday in March during each regular session of the Legislature is established as “Veterans Day at the Legislature” in the State of Nevada in recognition of the contributions veterans have made to the prosperity of Nevada and the United States. (Added to NRS by 2015, 558)
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim the first week in June to be Nevada Mineral Industry Week to commemorate the important role of mining in the history and economy of the State. 2. The proclamation shall call upon news media, educators and state officials to bring to the attention of Nevada’s citizens the history of […]
1. The last Saturday in September of each year is established as “Public Lands Day” in the State of Nevada. 2. The Governor may issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of Public Lands Day. The proclamation shall, without limitation: (a) Call upon the news media, state and local officers, private nonprofit groups and foundations, […]
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim April 6 to be Tartan Day in Nevada to commemorate the contributions that Scots and Scots-Americans have made to the history and development of the United States. 2. The proclamation must call upon news media, educators and state officers to bring to the attention of Nevada’s residents the important […]
1. The week of January that begins with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and concludes the following Saturday is designated as “Peace Week” in the State of Nevada. 2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of “Peace Week” which must: (a) Call upon the news media, educators, business and labor leaders […]
