Peace Week

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 and appropriate governmental officers to bring to the attention of the residents of this State the importance of promoting a culture of peace in this State and around the world; (b) Encourage schools, individuals, businesses, community organizations and faith-based organizations to participate in the observance of a minute of silence for peace to be observed at noon on the second day of “Peace Week”; (c) Encourage schools, community organizations and faith-based organizations to offer peace education addressing ways in which persons can: (1) Build bridges between polarized groups; (2) Heal community wounds and relationships; and (3) Advance the science of peace and teach the children of this State to live compassionately; (d) Encourage residents of this State to: (1) Engage in quiet reflection; (2) Volunteer at local community-oriented nonprofit organizations; (3) Commit to more peaceful in-home communications; (4) Share time with and devote energy to a person in need of support; and (5) Learn about a local or global issue relating to people or the environment; and (e) Promote participation in or the planning of community-wide activities, including, without limitation: (1) Assemblies and rallies for peace; (2) Marathons and walks for peace; (3) Competitions of written, artistic and other creative expressions focused on promoting peace; and (4) The wearing or displaying of symbols of peace.