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 106th 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, On August 24, 2026, the public is invited to the City Council meeting in Fort Bragg to celebrate in recognition of the 106th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith on behalf of the entire Fort Bragg City Council, do hereby recognize the Women’s Equality Day and the 106th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
SIGNED this 24th day of August, 2026
JASON GODEKE, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
No. 30-2026