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City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Recognition of
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
MARCH 1 – 31, 2024
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, through leadership, innovation, and ingenuity,
generations of women have made significant contributions in science,
medicine, technology, business, politics, government, entrepreneurship,
and in arts and culture; and
WHEREAS, many of the contributions from woman aren’t seen, highlighted, or
acknowledged, but have been the fiber woven through families,
neighborhoods, and communities: the mothers, grandmothers, aunts,
cousins, friends who are called family, and supporters; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Women’s History Month theme is “Women Who Advocate for
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” we honor women who have been
leaders in securing rights of suffrage and equal opportunity; and in the
abolitionist, emancipation, industrial labor, civil rights, and peace
movements, as well as those women who have supported others and
tirelessly contributed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the
daily lives they've lived; and
WHEREAS, generations of women that knew their gender was no obstacle to what
they could accomplish and have long stirred new ideas and opened new
doors, having a profound and positive impact on our community; and
despite their contributions, the role of women in history has been
consistently overlooked and undervalued in literature, education, and
culture.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael
hereby proclaim March 1 - 31, 2024, as Women’s History Month, 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