COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN NEVADA

WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has operated since 1974 to provide local governments with the resources required to primarily meet the needs of low and moderate income person; and;

WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program is among the few remaining federal programs available to address the needs of low and moderate income persons and small cities; and;

WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has provided the state of Nevada with important and flexible assistance to meet the needs of low and moderate income residents; and;

WHEREAS, The State of Nevada focuses on economic development, revitalization, and community stabilization; and;

WHEREAS, Congress and the nation acknowledge the critical value of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the significant projects that rely on its funds for support; and;

WHEREAS, the week of April 10-14, 2023, has been reserved for recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of April 10-14, 2023 as

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN NEVADA