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Assembly recognizes International Mother Language Day, hosts Public Health Day guests
Summary
On Feb. 20, 2025, Assembly members introduced a proclamation recognizing International Mother Language Day and welcomed public-health advocates and student guests; Nevada Public Health Association representatives were also acknowledged on Public Health Day at the legislature.
CARSON CITY, Nev. — During remarks from the floor on Feb. 20, 2025, Assemblymember Wynne introduced a proclamation marking International Mother Language Day and invited students and community leaders to the chamber, while Assemblymember Golding welcomed a representative of the Nevada Public Health Association for Public Health Day at the legislature.
Wynne introduced three guests from the University of Nevada, Reno and the Reno community and described their work in cultural and language preservation. The guests named on the floor were Annie Tai, a UNR student; Janina May Baldovino, a UNR student and Filipino student-club president who teaches weekly Tagalog classes; and Mohammed Saleem, founder of the Reno Bangla School. Wynne said the proclamation, presented on behalf of the AANHPI and Latino legislative caucuses, was intended to encourage linguistic inclusion and to "support and revitalize endangered languages," aligning with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observance.
Assemblymember Golding then introduced Dr. John Peckham, a board member and past president of the Nevada Public Health Association (NPHA), noted as attending the legislature for Public Health Day. Golding said Peckham is serving as policy director for NPHA and asked members to welcome him.
Why it matters: The floor recognitions highlight cultural and public-health advocacy groups engaging with lawmakers and call attention to language preservation and public-health topics during the legislative session.
Context and next steps: The proclamations and guest introductions are ceremonial recognitions recorded in the Assembly's floor remarks; they do not by themselves create legislative obligations or change law. The Assembly also announced other scheduled advocacy days and events in adjoining committee rooms and foyer displays for members and guests to attend.
The session adjourned after announcements and an afternoon motion to adjourn carried.
