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SENATE RESOLUTION 15

(By Senators Grady, Stollings, Takubo, Baldwin, Lindsay, Romano, Hamilton, and Phillips)

[Introduced January 27, 2022]

 

Designating January 28, 2022, as Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The West Virginia Women’s Commission promotes the status and empowerment of all West Virginia women through advocacy, research, education, and consensus building; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Women’s Commission strives to elevate the power and potential of West Virginia women and girls to thrive and have economic, political, educational, and social equality to ensure their full participation in society and to recognize their achievements; and

Whereas, In their roles as individuals, workers, military personnel, mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, friends, caretakers, activists, and volunteers, women make significant contributions to West Virginia’s economy, families, communities, and general well-being; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Women’s Commission has continued its history of honoring women across the state through programs such as celebrating the Legacy of Women Awards, educating women and legislators during their annual Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature. The annual policy statements highlights legislation of the importance to women and families, raising awareness on Equal Pay Day of how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year, and celebrating a woman’s right to vote on Women’s Equality Day; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Women’s Commission recognizes our changing world includes a worldwide health crisis and increased efforts toward diversity, inclusion, and equality. Therefore, giving rise to the theme for the 2022 Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature, “Being Present. A Call to Action: Expanding Our View of Normal” which focuses on five public policy pillars—child well-being, education, domestic violence prevention, economic empowerment and health; and

Whereas, West Virginia citizens are proud of the accomplishments and achievements of women of every race, age, class, identity, ability, and ethnic background in our state, both in the private and public sectors. Many appreciate their contributions to our communities as they continue to advance in leadership roles, not only in West Virginia but throughout our nation and the world; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 28, 2022, as Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its sincere appreciation to women for the many contributions they make to the state of West Virginia in all facets of our society; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Women’s Commission.

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