City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
Santa Maria
1IIII.
WHEREAS, International Women's Day was first honored in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland in 1911; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women's rights and international peace, and each year issues a proclamation calling on all individuals to observe March as National Women's History Month; and
WHEREAS, International Women's Day is observed around the world and provides an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the progress made to advance women's equality, to celebrate the gains made by women in society, and to reflect on the challenges and barriers which women continue to face; and
WHEREAS, women's access to education, health care, and paid labor has improved, and legislation that promises equal opportunities for women and respect for their human rights has been adopted in many countries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize March 8, 2023, as:
"INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAN"
in the City of Santa Maria, and encourage all residents and businesses to celebrate with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 7th day of February 2023.
Alice M. Patino, Mayor