HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation re Womens Day JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: March 6, 2023
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Declaring Wednesday, March 8, 2023 as Women's Day
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board will consider approval of the proclamation declaring March 8, 2023 as Women's Day. The Board
commits to continuing to recognize that women are integral to our community as leaders, artists,mothers,
caregivers, elders, employees, volunteers, activists and in countless other roles that make significant
contributions to the fabric, stability and well-being of our community.
FISCAL IMPACT•
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Declaring Wednesday, March 8, 2023 as Women's Day.
REVIEW U D 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 to our community as leaders, artists, mothers, caregivers, elders,
employees, volunteers, activists and in 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
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
hereby proclaim March 8, 2023 as:
Women's 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 6 h day of March, 2023.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Chair
Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board
Heidi Eisenhour, Member