P R O C L A M A T I O N
RECOGNIZING WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY
WHEREAS, In August 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed, granting women the right to vote; therefore, this year marks the 105th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, women suffragists including Alice Paul, who fought for and won the right of women to vote, should be respected and honored for their momentous struggle and victory; and WHEREAS, On August 26, 1920, after three generations of an unrelenting, brilliant, courageous, political campaign, women in the United States won the right to vote. To honor and commemorate the historic date of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Congresswoman Bella Abzug introduced a Congressional Resolution to ensure that this date would be commemorated with the designation of Women's Equality Day, which is celebrated on August 26th each year. We women living here today enjoy the fruits of what the suffragists won for us—our right to vote, and our enhanced ability to shape the way we want to live.
WHEREAS, at noon on August 24th of this year, the public is invited to the Kelley House lawn in Mendocino to participate in a celebration in recognition of Women’s Equality Day and the 105th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jason Godeke, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby recognize August 26 as Women’s Equality Day and the 105th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and urge all residents to participate in the scheduled events.
SIGNED this 11th day of August, 2025
JASON GODEKE, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
No. 18-2025