WHEREAS, the “Sandwich Generation” is defined as those caring for their children as well as their own aging parents; and

WHEREAS, according to the Pew Research Center, just over 1 of every 8 Americans aged 40 to 60 are raising a child and caring for a parent, in addition to 7 to 10 million adults caring for their aging parents from a long distance; and

WHEREAS, the US Census Bureau statistics indicate that the number of older Americans aged 65 or older will double by the year 2030, to over 70 million; and

WHEREAS, the great State of Nevada has an active, productive Sandwich Generation population; and

WHEREAS, communities throughout the United States will be commemorating and celebrating the month of July as a tribute to the dedication, patience and caring of adults who are part of the Sandwich Generation; and

WHEREAS, on behalf of the people of the great State of Nevada, we salute all members of the Sandwich Generation, those they care for, and those who support them;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM GIBBONS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim July 2009 as