G. American women have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of the Nation by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home.
H. American women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements, especially the peace movement, which create a more fair and just society for all.
I. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, women constitute approximately 52.06% of Monterey Park's population, reflecting their significant presence in the community. Additionally, 54.5% of women aged 16 and over in Monterey Park are part of the civilian labor force, underscoring their vital contributions to the local economy.
J. Currently, Elizabeth Yang serves as Mayor Pro Tem, representing District 2.
Maychelle Yee serves as the City Clerk and Amy Lee serves as the City Treasurer.
K. The City of Monterey Park has a rich history of female leadership. Notably, Lily Lee Chen became the first Chinese American woman to serve as mayor in the United States when she was elected in 1984. Congresswoman Judy Chu served on the City Council from 1988 to 1994. Louise Davis, Patricia Reichenberger, Betty Couch, Marie T. Purvis, Rita Valenzuela, Sharon Martinez, Betty Tom Chu and Teresa Real Sebastian have served as Councilmembers. Marguerite Alstrom, Laura Lee McMillen, Theresa Amador and Pauline Lemire have served as City Clerks. Florence Hirt and Louise Davis have served as City Treasurers.
L. The City Council of the City of Monterey Park declares the month of March 2025 as Women’s History Month and encourages all residents to celebrate with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
SECTION 2
: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 3
: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution, signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park , and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4
: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED
AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March 2025.
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Vinh Ngo, Mayor
Attest:
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Maychelle Yee, City Clerk