WHEREAS, National Financial Literacy Month is dedicated to improving financial literacy in an effort to ensure all Americans have access to trustworthy financial services and products; and
WHEREAS, during these challenging economic times, financial literacy can help families establish and maintain healthy financial habits; and
WHEREAS, financial literacy helps residents become more knowledgeable about finances and develop skills and strategies to manage personal finances, savings, and credit development; and
WHEREAS, 2016 was North Carolina’s inaugural year participating in Money Smart Week, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002 as a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances; and
WHEREAS, the designation of Financial Literacy Month helps raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina encourages state agencies, public and private institutions, regional agencies, and community organizations to facilitate instruction, activities, and initiatives that contribute to developing and enhancing financial literacy for economic success;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim April, 2023, as “FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.