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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL
Introduced by: Councilmember Holton
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL concerning
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Celebrating National Women’s History Month In Baltimore City
FOR the purpose of celebrating National Women’s History Month by paying homage to the women in our lives in recognition of their many accomplishments and selfless devotion to families, friends, and communities; honoring the spirit of enduring hope and strength of character that has provided the foundation for the nation; and providing for a special effective date.
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National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909; however, it was not until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week of celebration to a month of celebration. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the President has issued a proclamation.
Although as of this writing, the current President has not yet issued a proclamation in honor of the month, in remarks made in a speech in Washington, D.C., November 10, 2005, his sentiments are clear: “From the first moment a woman dared to speak that hope — dared to believe that the American Dream was meant for her, too — ordinary women have take...
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