2012-894 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2012-894
A resolution recognizing March, 2012 as Women's History Month in the City of
Janesville.
WHEREAS, celebrating women's history began in 1981 when Congress requested the
President designate a week in March as Women's History Week and in the early 1990s,
the celebration was expanded to Women's History Month; and
WHEREAS, the purpose Women's History Month is to pay tribute to the generations of
women whose commitments to nature, sciences, the arts and other initiatives proved
invaluable to society; and
WHEREAS, we commemorate the difficulties and political activism that women have
encountered, including the work of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Rosa Parks; and
WHEREAS, we honor the passion for science and technology of women, such as Sally
Ride and Amelia Earhart, who paved the way for future generations to make
technological advances through their exemplary contributions; and
WHEREAS, we recognize female artists for their perspective and emotion - stirring
artistic abilities, such as Frida Kahlo, whose creative styles are still taught in school
systems across the country; and
WHEREAS, we credit women, such as Florence Nightingale, for their selfless giving
and charitable acts to help those with medical conditions; and
WHEREAS, we acclaim all women who positively impact their family, school,
neighborhood, work environment or community by using their talents and creativity to
help others and better our society.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville on this 12th day of March, 2012, that the month of March, 2012 be
recognized as Women's History Month in the City of Janesville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council to call upon all Janesville
citizens to recognize and thank the women that have made positive contributions in
their lives and to the Janesville community.
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ADOPTED: March 12, 2012 Motion by: Liebert
Second by: Dongarra -Adams
APPROVED Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Dongarra -Adams X
,,� Liebert X
Eric J. Le i tt, Ci anager McDonald X
Rashkin X
ATTEST: Steeber X
Voskuil X
Je Ann W uI , City Clerk- Treasur
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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