SUBJECT:
Title
Women’s History Month Proclamation; Sponsored by Council Member Emily Baer and Council Member Brian O’Connor
Department
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Kat Hazel-Shimko, Human Resources Business Partner
Council Member Emily Baer, Sponsor
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Council Member Brian O’Connor, Sponsor
Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Town Council can approve proclamations for any chosen issue or item.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Proclamation
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Honors the historical and ongoing contributions of women.
• Affirms the community’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Inspires future leadership and civic engagement.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Women’s History Month is observed each March to recognize the historical, cultural, and societal contributions of women across all sectors. It traces its national recognition to a 1980 proclamation by Jimmy Carter establishing National Women’s History Week and was later expanded when President Barack Obama formally recognized March as Women’s History Month in 2011.
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attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Proclamation