Governor Stein Proclaims Social Security 90th Anniversary

In Recognition Of

The Social Security 90^th Anniversary

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, August 14, 2025, marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed into law in 1935, establishing one of the most enduring institutions in American history; and

Whereas, for nine decades, Social Security has transformed the lives of millions of Americans by providing critical financial security for retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and families; and

Whereas, Social Security has become the foundation of economic security for generations of North Carolinians, helping individuals live better, more secure, and enjoyable lives in retirement with dignity and independence in their later years; and

Whereas, Social Security also provides support to approximately 2.3 million North Carolinians who currently rely on Social Security to help meet their basic needs such as housing, food, and health care; and

Whereas, Social Security contributes significantly to the state’s economy, generating nearly $47 billion annually in economic activity; and

Whereas, Social Security is earned by workers over a lifetime of hard work through the contributions they make from their first paycheck to their last; and

Whereas, Social Security has stood the test of time—providing peace of mind to people across all walks of life, regardless of income, background, or political affiliation; and

Whereas, as we commemorate this historic milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security for both current and future generations; and

Whereas, Social Security’s challenges demand thoughtful solutions, as it remains the foundation of economic security of millions of Americans;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim August 14, 2025, as “In Recognition Of The Social Security 90^th Anniversary” in North Carolina and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twenty-third day of July in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.