A Day in Honor of Sonya Meriweather

WHEREAS, Sonya Meriweather is retiring from the Nevada Real Estate Division on July 6, 2026, after nearly 30 years of loyal, diligent, and exceptional public service to the real estate community and the citizens of the State of Nevada; and

WHEREAS, Sonya began her public service career with State Industrial Insurance Systems (SIIS) on October 28, 1996, as a Claims Examiner; and

WHEREAS, Sonya joined the Real Estate Division on February 17, 2001, as the Ombudsman of the Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels Program; Throughout her nearly 30 years at the Real Estate Division, Sonya's depth of knowledge, reliability, and steadfast leadership have made her a trusted resource to colleagues, stakeholders, and leadership throughout the Nevada Real Estate Division and across the Department of Business and Industry; and

WHEREAS, through her mentorship, collaboration, and encouragement of those around her, Sonya has helped cultivate a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and excellence; this culture helped the Real Estate Division navigate the unprecedented financial crisis and again during the COVID pandemic ensuring that real estate professionals could continue to work without disruptions to their licenses and renewals; and  

WHEREAS, Sonya Meriweather has faithfully served the State of Nevada under six Governors and is recognized and honored for her exceptional career in public service, her lasting impact on the Real Estate Division, the Real Estate Industry and the Department of Business and Industry. We extend our best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim July 6, 2026, as a day in honor of 

SONYA MERIWEATHER