Draft Proclamation
City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, the month of March was first officially recognized as Women’s History Month by Congress in 1987, having been expanded from Women’s History Week; and
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month recognizes, honors, and celebrates the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States to gain rights for themselves and many other underrepresented and disenfranchised groups; and
WHEREAS, women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of s uffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements which worked to create a more fair and just society for all, and;
WHEREAS, the 2024 theme for Women's History Month is “Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, ” in recognition of women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, society must work together to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions; and
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month is an opportunity to honor the women who continue to speak up and work harder for fairness for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2024 as
Women’s History Month
in the City of Santa Clara , and encourage residents to celebrate with programs, ceremonies, and activities and to recognize the contributions of women in their lives.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 5th day of March 2024.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR
City of Santa Clara
Proclamation