HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation - Human Rights and Relations - Equal Pay Day - 04-07-1998-5ePROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April 3, 1998 has been nationally established as Equal Pay Day in commemoration of
the continuing efforts to gain full equity for women in pay and in all other privileges of life as
guaranteed by the U S Constitution to citizens of this free country; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Commission for Women advocates to improve and promote the
status of Women, and supports the County's consideration of a living wage for all of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, there remains much work to be done to bring to fruition our promise that all persons are
created equal;
NOW THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes last Friday,
Apri13, 1998, as Women's Equity Day in commemoration of the struggle that women continue to
advance towards achieving equity in pay, a living wage and equal opportunity for all citizens in
Orange County, regardless of gender.
This the 7th day of April, 1998. /~j~
Margaret W. Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners