CITY OF FRESNO Offices of Councilmember Nelson Esparza and Councilmember Annalisa Perea Is hereby presented in honor of:
Women’s History Month
WHEREAS: Women’s History Month offers us the opportunity to celebrate and honor the incredible contributions of women throughout our community, recognizing their strength, leadership, and enduring commitment
to
building
a
brighter,
more
inclusive
future
for
all;
and
WHEREAS: We are proud to honor and acknowledge the exceptional work of two remarkable organizations that have made a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls in Fresno: The Girl Scouts of Central California
South
and
Evangel
Home;
and WHEREAS: The Girl Scouts of Central California South has empowered countless girls in Fresno by providing them with the skills, confidence, and leadership opportunities to become tomorrow's trailblazers, innovators,
and
advocates.
Through
programs
focused
on
community
service,
education,
leadership,
and
STEM,
the
Girl
Scouts
inspire
girls
to
be
strong,
compassionate,
and
resilient
leaders
who
will
continue
to
positively
shape
our
city
and
beyond;
and WHEREAS: The Evangel Home has been a pillar of support for women and children in Fresno, offering shelter, guidance, and life-changing services for those experiencing homelessness, abuse, and crisis. Through their
dedication
to
providing
a
safe
haven,
educational
resources,
counseling,
and
job
training,
the
Evangel
Home
empowers
women
to
rebuild
their
lives,
heal
from
trauma,
and
rise
to
new
heights
of
self-sufficiency,
confidence,
and
leadership;
and WHEREAS: Both the Girl Scouts of Central California South and Evangel Home exemplify the power of community, support, and dedication, and their ongoing work highlights the importance of empowering women
and
girls
to
realize
their
full
potential.
These
organizations
have
created
spaces
where
women
and
girls
are
encouraged
to
dream
big,
pursue
their
passions,
and
contribute
to
the
well-being
of
our
city;
and
WHEREAS: The combined efforts of these two organizations reflect the heart and spirit of Fresno’s commitment to advancing the well-being of women and girls, ensuring that all have the opportunity to thrive, grow, and
make
meaningful
contributions
to
our
community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that we, Councilmember Nelson Esparza, Councilmember Annalisa Perea, Mayor
Jerry
P.
Dyer,
and
the
Fresno
City
Council,
do
hereby
proclaim,
the
month
of
March
2025,
as:
“Women’s History Month” in the City of Fresno. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Seal of The City of Fresno, California, on this 27 th
day of March 2025.