PROCLAMATION
“WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2023”
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since the United States Congress declared March as Women’s History Month in perpetuity, in 1987;
WHEREAS, The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions organized by the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women in 1978; WHEREAS, in the Month of March, we take the time to celebrate the accomplishments and the countless ways women, of every race, class and ethnic background, have strengthened and contributed to the fabric of the Nation and acknowledge that we all benefit from the leadership and contributions of women in education, medicine, government, law, business, military service, and every other field; WHEREAS, the 2023 theme for National Women’s History Month is ‘Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories’. This theme
recognizes “women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news and social media.”
WHEREAS, in Diamond Bar, we have a long history of female leaders in different roles, including Mayors, Council Members,
Commissioners, School Board Members and many more;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Diamond Bar City Council does hereby proclaim March 2023 as “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH" in Diamond Bar and encourages observance through programs, ceremonies and activities.
March 7, 2023
Andrew Chou
Mayor
Stan Liu Ruth M. Low
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Chia Yu Teng Steve Tye
Council Member Council Member