PROCLAMATION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI
FOR WOMEN VETERANS DAY
WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 76th anniversary of the groundbreaking Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948, enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force; and
WHEREAS, women veterans are one of the fastest-growing demographics within the United States military and are expected to reach nearly 20 percent of the veteran population by 2045; and
WHEREAS, Sonoma County is home to many women veterans who have served our country with honor and dignity, often in extremely dangerous situations, including being taken as POWs from World War II through Operation Desert Storm, Operation Noble Eagle, and Operation Enduring Freedom; and
WHEREAS, through their selfless sacrifice, courage, dedication, and honorable military service, women veterans have safeguarded our heritage and freedom while providing valuable service and expertise to our society; and
WHEREAS, women veterans have been leaders not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity but also at the forefront of numerous major progressive social change movements in history, paving the way for future generations to enjoy the unalienable rights, duties, and responsibilities afforded equally to all residents of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, each woman veteran is extraordinary in her own way, proving that women working inside the home or outside in academia, science, technology, business, labor, governance, and more maintain critical roles in every sphere of society; and WHEREAS, the City of Cotati recognizes the bravery of all women veterans, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives to protect our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED on this day of June 11, 2024, by the City Council of the City of Cotati, that June 12, 2024 is hereby recognized as Women Veterans Day in the City of Cotati and the City Council encourages our community to honor women veterans for their outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions to our nation.
Approved:_____________________________
Mayor