2020-1741 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1741
A resolution proclaiming March 2020 as "Women's History Month"
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historical contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded
and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, American women have played and continue to play a critical economic,
cultural, and social role in every sphere of the Nation by constituting a significant portion
of the labor force and working inside and outside of the home; and
WHEREAS, American women have played a unique role throughout the history of the
Nation by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force; and
WHEREAS, American women were particularly important in the establishment of early
charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background served as
early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and
WHEREAS, American women have been leaders in not only securing their own rights of
suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation
movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other
movements, especially the peace movement, which create a more fair and just society
for all; and
WHEREAS, the role of American women continues to evolve and their positive
contributions to our culture, society, and government continue to grow and inspire future
generations;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville recognizes March 2020 as "Women's History Month" for the purpose of
encouraging residents of this City to increase their knowledge about the many
contributions made by women throughout the history of our Nation and the State of
Wisconsin.
ADOPTED: March 9, 2020 Motion by: Conley
Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Conley X
Mark A Freitag, City Manage Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE Marklein X
r- Williams X
Wolfe X
D vid T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:K
Wald Klimc yk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Gruber
Prepared by: City Manager's Office