Bill No. 22-15 Honoring Women's History Month

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_77 MAR U 9 ?012 BILL NO.22-15 DAWN M.JONES RESOLUTION NO. CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMEMORATING MARCH 2O22 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, the first International Women's Day was a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women was celebrated on March 8, 1911; and WHEREAS,the United Nations has sponsored International Women's Day since 1975 when it adopted a resolution"To recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security"; and WHEREAS, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring March 8 as National Women's History Week in 1980; and WHEREAS,the United States Congress expanded the week to the entire month of March in 1987; and WHEREAS,the United States and several other countries around the world recently celebrated International Women's Day or March 8; and WHEREAS,the theme for 2022, as designated by the National Women's History Alliance, is "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope", which is "both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history; and WHEREAS, current events establish, more than ever, the need for women to continue to provide healing and promote hope. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED,by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana recognizes and appreciates the countless contributions women make in all areas of life, not only during the month of March,but also during each and every day. Section II. The Common Council also recognizes and appreciates the five women members of this Council for their contributions to the well-being and progress of the City. Section III.This resolution shall become effective upon the date of passage.