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To declare March 8, 2021 to be International Women's Day in the City of Columbus and recognize the Columbus Women’s Commission for their effort to retain women in the workforce.
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WHEREAS, International Women's Day was first observed in Europe by Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland in 1911 and continues to be celebrated around the world as a testament to the enduring strength, bravery and zeal of women past and present; and
WHEREAS, International Women's Day is renowned for recognizing the social, economic and political barriers that have been overcome by women around the world, it’s also distinguished for raising awareness against bias, taking action for equality and ultimately creating a balanced world, which is better for us all; and
WHEREAS, women's access to education, health care and paid labor has improved over the years, moreover, legislation promising equal opportunities for women and respect for their basic human rights has been adopted by many countries; and
WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the progress that women have made - it’s also imperative to keep the light shining upon the areas for which more movement and progress is needed, as well as to identify solutions and innovative changes to achieve the goal of equality for women; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2017, the Columbus Women’s Commission strives to dismantle barriers and reduce gender and race-based inequities to improve the economic position of women in our community; and
WHEREAS, The diverse 18-member commission, chaired by First Lady Shannon Ginther, has impacted thousands of women in our community through community collaboration and policy recommendations; and
WHEREAS, International Women's Day will be celebrated not only in the City of Columbus and Central Ohio, but around the world - now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize the Columbus Women’s Commission and declares March 8, 2021 ...
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