WHEREAS, Patricia Gasselle began her career with the State of Nevada in September of 1987 with the Department of Taxation as a Career Aid III, she received the Employee of the Year Award in 1996; Patricia Gasselle was later promoted to Administrative Assistant II; and

WHEREAS, Pat Gasselle has distinguished herself through commitment and service throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, Pat Gasselle will sincerely be missed, both professionally and personally by all who have had the pleasure and good fortune to work with her; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of the Silver State and men and women of the Department of Taxation have benefited greatly from the dedication of Pat Gasselle, we join in wishing her heart felt congratulations and thanks for a job well done;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM GIBBONS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim June 13, 2008, as a day in honor of