PRINTER'S NO. 3490
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
832
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY ISAACSON, T. DAVIS, BOBACK, BIZZARRO, BURNS,
CIRESI, SCHLEGEL CULVER, A. DAVIS, DONATUCCI, GAINEY, HARRIS,
HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS, HOHENSTEIN, KENYATTA, KIM, KINSEY,
KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MALAGARI, McCARTER, McNEILL, MENTZER,
MILLARD, NEILSON, PICKETT, READSHAW, ROZZI, SAPPEY, SCHMITT,
SHUSTERMAN, THOMAS AND O'MARA, MARCH 16, 2020
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, MARCH 16, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of March 2020 as "National Women's History
Month" 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
WHEREAS, American women have been leaders, securing their own
rights of suffrage and equal opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Through their contributions to the abolitionist
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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 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
women 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," "Valiant Women of the Vote," honors "the brave women who
have fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women
who continue to fight for the voting rights of others"; and
WHEREAS, Against social conventions and legal constraints,
women have created a legacy that broadens the frontiers of
possibility for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Women have demonstrated their character, courage and
commitment as mothers, educators, institution builders, relief
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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 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" observances are
ideal venues for all Pennsylvanians 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 2020 as "National
Women's History Month" 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 2020 as "National Women's History Month" 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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