Dated: February 28, 2024
RECOGNITION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK
MARCH 3 – 9, 2024
WHEREAS, in 1955, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) non-profit organization was formed in Fort Worth, Texas; and WHEREAS, one of the members of the original Fort Worth Chapter, Irene Moats, had moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and was interested in helping the San Francisco women start their own support structure, and founded what would be the first NAWIC charter on the West Coast in 1959; and WHEREAS, as the chapter grew, it became an important presence in the local construction industry. It afforded contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and designers the ability to meet on common grounds – that of employers of women working in the construction industry; and WHEREAS, it is a time to highlight all the great initiatives and work of women in the industry and to celebrate and appreciate the women who have taken the bold step to enter the construction industry and who encourage other women to join; and
WHEREAS, this year’s Women in Construction theme is “Keys to the Future” and the San Francisco NAWIC Chapter, which encompasses the East Bay, San Francisco, South San Francisco, and Northern California has had a lengthy history of enriching the lives of local women by providing the necessary support structure and equipping them with the tools to flourish in their careers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize Women in Construction Week, March 3-9, 2024.
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James Coleman, Mayor, District 4
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor, District 5
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember, District 1
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember, District 2
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Dated: February 28, 2024
Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember, District 3