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Women’s History Month
WHEREAS, the first ever Women’s History Week was celebrated in 1978, and March 8th,
International Women’s Day, was chosen as the focal point of the observance; and
WHEREAS, in 1980, President Carter declared the week of March 8 National Women’s History
Week and seven years later in 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month
in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 1972, Washington voters approved article XXXI to the state
constitution which provides that legal rights and responsibilities shall not be denied or abridged
on account of sex; and
WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic
contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded, and often
unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, women play critical economic, cultural, and social roles in every sphere of life,
constituting a significant portion of the labor force, working both inside and outside of the home,
historically providing the majority of the volunteer labor force, establishing many of the early
charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in our Nation, and courageously serving our
country in all branches of military; and
WHEREAS, women served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change
movement, not only in 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, the peace movement, and others, all which create a more fair and just society
for all; and
WHEREAS, despite these contributions, women have been consistently overlooked and
undervalued in the literature, teaching, and study of American history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mason Thompson, do hereby proclaim March 2022 as “Women’s History
Month” in the City of Bothell and join in honoring and celebrating all women by recognizing their
perseverance, contributions, and vitalness to our community and our country.
Signed this 15th day of March, 2022.
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Mason Thompson, Mayor
Mason Thompson (Mar 24, 2022 15:02 PDT)
Mason Thompson