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1-1 Whereas, When an emergency occurs, conventional systems of

1-2 communications are often inoperative during the first few days after the

1-3 emergency occurs; and

1-4 Whereas, Before the conventional systems of communications can be

1-5 restored, amateur radio operators are on the scene to provide

1-6 communications and assistance; and

1-7 Whereas, In Nevada, these operators are members of the State of

1-8 Nevada Amateur Radio Emergency Service or the Radio Amateur Civil

1-9 Emergency Service, and their service is completely voluntary; and

1-10 Whereas, This year, the last week of June will be devoted toward final

1-11 preparations for "Field Day," an operation designed to simulate an

2-1 emergency situation and coordinate the efforts of amateur radio operators;

2-2 and

2-3 Whereas, "Field Day" will be held the last weekend of June in a

2-4 remote location where power is supplied by either generators or batteries;

2-5 now, therefore, be it

2-6 Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

2-7 Concurring, That the members of the Legislature of the State of Nevada

2-8 do hereby declare the last week of June to be Nevada Amateur Radio

2-9 Week in honor of the many volunteers who generously donate their time

2-10 and equipment to provide invaluable assistance during an emergency

2-11 situation; and be it further

2-12 Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature commends and congratulates

2-13 the members of the State of Nevada Amateur Radio Emergency Service

2-14 and the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service for their participation in

2-15 "Field Day" and for their many hours of dedicated service to all Nevadans

2-16 throughout the year.