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PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH
WHEREAS, Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to
shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and
girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our nation; and
WHEREAS, throughout history, extraordinary women have made significant contributions
to the growth and strength of our city, state, and nation in countless ways; and
WHEREAS, through leadership, innovation, and ingenuity, generations of women have
made significant contributions in science, medicine, technology, business,
politics, entrepreneurship, and arts and culture; and
WHEREAS, women have been leaders in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal
opportunity; and in the abolitionist, emancipation, industrial labor, civil rights,
and peace movements, creating a more fair and just society for all; and
WHEREAS, whether serving in elected positions across America, leading groundbreaking
civil rights movements, venturing into unknown frontiers, or programming
revolutionary technologies, generations of women that knew their gender was
no obstacle to what they could accomplish have long stirred new ideas and
opened new doors, having a profound and positive impact on our community;
and
WHEREAS, despite their contributions, the role of women in history has been consistently
overlooked and undervalued in literature, education, and culture; and
WHEREAS, this month, we celebrate countless pioneering women and their victories, and
we continue our work to build a society where all children have equal
possibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Rafael Hereby Proclaims the month of March
2023 as Women’s History Month and recognizes the many accomplishments women have historically
achieved and the many ongoing contributions they make to our society and our local community
across Marin County and San Rafael.
Kate Colin
Mayor