PRINTER'S NO. 501
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
88
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DAVIS, BOBACK, DAVIDSON, TOOHIL, DiGIROLAMO,
DONATUCCI, SIMS, DEAN, SCHLOSSBERG, DRISCOLL, ENGLISH,
PICKETT, RYAN, SANKEY, MURT, CONKLIN, MILLARD, YOUNGBLOOD,
LONGIETTI, ROZZI, THOMAS, READSHAW, CALTAGIRONE, GALLOWAY,
CHARLTON, TOEPEL, McNEILL, W. KELLER, WATSON, SCHWEYER,
KINSEY, GOODMAN, STAATS, KORTZ, V. BROWN, HARPER, HENNESSEY,
VITALI, O'BRIEN, BULLOCK, FRANKEL, MENTZER, KAVULICH,
D. COSTA, NEILSON, BIZZARRO, DEASY, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
PASHINSKI, WARREN, SOLOMON, CEPHAS, FREEMAN AND ROEBUCK,
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of March 2017 as "National Women's History
Month" and March 8, 2017, as "International Women's Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class and ethnic background
have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of
the nation and the world in countless recorded and unrecorded
ways; and
WHEREAS, American women have played and continue to play a
critical economic, cultural and social role in every sphere of
life in the nation by constituting a significant portion of the
labor force, working inside and outside the home; and
WHEREAS, American women were particularly important in the
establishment of early charitable, philanthropic and cultural
institutions in the nation; and
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WHEREAS, American women have been leaders, securing their own
rights of suffrage and equal opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Through their contributions to the abolitionist
movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor
movement, the civil rights movement and especially the peace
movement, American women have created a more fair and just
society for all; and
WHEREAS, Despite these contributions, the role of American
women in history has been consistently overlooked and
undervalued in the literature, teaching and study of American
and world history; and
WHEREAS, After the American Revolution, the notion of
education as a safeguard for democracy created opportunities for
girls to gain a basic education only; and
WHEREAS, Pioneers of secondary education for young women
faced arguments from physicians and others that females were
incapable of intellectual development equal to that of men and
would be harmed by striving for it; and
WHEREAS, Women's commitment to educational equality
throughout academia has resulted in their involvement and
ascension in politics and government; and
WHEREAS, The National Women's History Project began with a
proclamation by President Jimmy Carter that declared the week of
March 8, 1980, as the first "National Women's History Week"; and
WHEREAS, This year, the theme for "National Women's History
Month," "Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business,"
commends those who have successfully expanded women's roles in
the United States business sector and the paid labor force; and
WHEREAS, Against social conventions and legal constraints,
women have created a legacy that broadens the frontiers of
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possibility for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Women have demonstrated their character, courage and
commitment as mothers, educators, institution builders, relief
workers, CEOs and leaders in business, politics, religion and
their communities; and
WHEREAS, Women's lives and work inspire girls and women to
achieve their full potential and encourage boys and men to
respect the diversity and depth of women's experience; and
WHEREAS, The first "International Women's Day" was held in
1911; and
WHEREAS, "International Women's Day" is now celebrated
annually on March 8; and
WHEREAS, On "International Women's Day," thousands of events
are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate the
social, political and economic achievements of women while
focusing world attention on areas requiring further action; and
WHEREAS, The 2017 theme of "International Women's Day" is "Be
Bold For Change," which calls upon the masses and individuals to
forge a better-working, more gender-inclusive world; and
WHEREAS, The vast array of communication channels, supportive
spokespeople, equality research, campaigns and corporate
responsibility initiatives means that everyone can be an
advocate inspiring change for women's advancement; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of events are occurring to mark the
economic, political and social achievements of women as
organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions,
women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day;
and
WHEREAS, "National Women's History Month" and "International
Women's Day" observances are ideal venues for all Pennsylvanians
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to reflect on women's struggle for equal educational rights and
their significant contributions to this Commonwealth and the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the month of March 2017 as "National
Women's History Month" and March 8, 2017, as "International
Women's Day" highlights the achievements of the women across
this Commonwealth and the nation who have created a more fair
and just society for all people; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of March 2017 as "National Women's History Month" and
March 8, 2017, as "International Women's Day" in Pennsylvania
and invite the women, men and children of this Commonwealth to
explore the critical economic, cultural and social roles women
have played and continue to play in every sphere of life in this
Commonwealth and the nation.
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