P R O C L A M A T I O N
RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month has been observed yearly during the month of March in Mendocino County since 1983, and it has been observed nationally since 1987; and WHEREAS, the Mendocino Women’s Political Coalition (MWPC) presents the Women’s History Gala Celebration with local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW); and WHEREAS, the aforementioned woman’s organizations continue to work to increase and acknowledge the roles of the woman at all levels of community and public service, and to become knowledgeable about issues that affect woman’s equality and to foster networks that extend and expand the creative, social, and political strength of women; and WHEREAS, promoting and celebrating the equality and achievements of all women continue to be at the core of this 2026 celebration of Women’s History; the tradition of the annual Women’s History Gala Celebration is to recognize and honor particular women who exemplify each year’s designated theme for contributions in their communities through their fields of work; and WHEREAS, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the public is invited to attend the 42nd Annual Women’s History Gala Celebration at 12:00 p.m., at the SPACE Theater in Ukiah. Local women to be honored embody this year’s theme of “Women Leading the Change, Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The theme recognizes women throughout the county who work tirelessly for environmental and financial sustainability as well as community resilience, leadership succession and intergenerational equity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jason Godeke, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim March as “Women’s History Month.” SIGNED this 23rd day of February, 2026
JASON GODEKE, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
No. 06-2026