Dated: February 26, 2025
RECOGNIZING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK
MARCH 2 – 8, 2025
WHEREAS, in 1955, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) a non-profit organization was formed in Fort Worth, Texas with a core purpose to strengthen and amplify the success of women in the construction industry; 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 chapter on the West Coast in 1959; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter encompasses the East Bay, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Northern California, and offers education, networking, leadership training, and professional development and has become an important presence in the local construction industry, allowing 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 “Together We Rise” capturing the idea of unity, skills, and a shared vision for the construction industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize Women in Construction Week, March 2-8, 2025, and encourages our community to celebrate women in construction, support their achievements, and advocate for their success.
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Eddie Flores, Mayor, District 5
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Mark Addiego, Vice Mayor, District 1
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James Coleman, Councilmember, District 4
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember, District 2
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember, District 3