HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-050 Idaho Day ProclamationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 19-050
Meeting Date February 27, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim March 4, 2020 as Celebration
of Idaho Day in the City of McCall
Department Approvals Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk Originator
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT: Parks and Recreation
FUNDING
SOURCE:
Airport
Library
TIMELINE: Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In 2014, the Idaho Legislature established an official Idaho Day to be observed each year with a
proclamation from the governor and programs at the State Capitol, as well as events and activities in
communities statewide. Idaho Day was established as March 4th to commemorate the creation of the Idaho
Territory by President Abraham Lincoln on that day in 1863. This year, 2020, marks the centennial year of
the 19th Amendment to include women in the right to vote. Decades before national suffrage, Idaho became
the fourth state in the country to give women this right. Indeed, from the earliest days of the Gem State’s
history, Idaho women have helped lead the way. 2020 Idaho Day is celebrating Inspiring Idaho Women and
recognizes the roles Idaho women have had in education, especially in relation to the fight for women’s
suffrage. This Idaho Day is about honoring their legacy and the future their lives inspire.
Idaho Day inspires many Idahoans across the Gem State to celebrate Idaho and its history, along with all
that is special about their own community or part of the state. Idaho Day is an opportunity to showcase the
Gem State’s treasured past, thriving present, and unlimited future. Spearheaded by the Idaho Historical
Society, Idaho Day is enjoyed throughout the state by schools and universities, state agencies, and other
organizations.
Events at the McCall City Library are still to be determined. The proclamation is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim March 4, 2020 as the celebration of Idaho Day in the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to
sign the proclamation.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION