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.

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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.