HomeMy WebLinkAbout011921_ra01JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Leslie Locke, Executive Assistant
DATE: January 19, 2021
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming January 23, 2021 as Women's March Day
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board will consider approval of the proclamation declaring January 23, 2021 as Women's March Day.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming January 23, 2021 as Women's March Day
REVIEWED BY:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, every January since 2017 women across the world have marched in support of dignity,
equal rights and justice for all; and,
WHEREAS, women are integral as leaders, artists, mothers, caregivers, elders, employees, volunteers,
activist and countless other roles that make significant contributions to the fabric, stability and well-being of our
community; and,
WHEREAS, the past year has demonstrated how far this country is from realizing its dream of equality
as evidenced by inequitable health and economic outcomes for women and minorities during the Covid-19
pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, research has shown that countries led by women consistently produce better health
outcomes, including fewer deaths due to Covid-19; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County strives for inclusiveness and non-discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, the third week of January also honors Dr. Martin Luther King as a champion of human
rights and equality for all, consistent with the values of the Women's March; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the fifth annual Women's March in Port Townsend hosted by the Women's
March PT Steering Team and Jefferson County Pride; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, do
hereby proclaim January 23rd, 2021 as:
Women's March Day
In Jefferson County, and encourage all visitors and residents of the Olympic Peninsula to join in celebrating the
spirit of and dedication to the women in our community.
APPROVED this 19th day of January, 2021.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: Kate Dean, Chair
Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board
Heidi Eisenhour, Member