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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0320 CC REG ITEM 04ITEM CITY OF MOORPARK PROCLAMATION WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH MARCH 1991 WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our nation 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 the life of the Nation by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; and, WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and, WHEREAS, women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements, especially the peace movement, which create a more fair and just world for all; and, CWHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued, in the literature, teaching and study of American history. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Moorpark, does set its hand and cause the seal of the City of Moorpark to be affixed this 20th day of March 1991 and proclaims March, 1991 as WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH and encourages all citizens and organizations to join in this observance by encouraging and promoting this tribute to the achievements of all women. Paul W. Lawrason Jr., Mayor Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Montgomery, Councilmember Roy E. Talley, Councilmember John E. Wozniak, Councilmember c The City of Moorpark Recognizes and honors the achievement of JOHN ALLEN TORRES in fu fiCCing the requirements for Eagle Scout presented this 20th day of Maivh, 1991 by the City of Moorpark, Paul W. Lawrason Jr., Mayor Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Montgomery, Councilmember Roy E. Talley, Councilmember John E. Wozniak, Councilmember