HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation of Women's History Month ®ran g a County Commission for women
Box 8181 • 110 North Churton Street • Hillsborough, NC 27278
THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING
PROCLAMATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
WHEREAS American women of every race, class, and ethnic
background have made historic contributions to the growth
and strength of our Nation;
WHEREAS American women have stepped into the public
arena to address social and political issues that
affected the quality of life for both their families
and the larger community;
WHEREAS, these contributions have been historically
overlooked and undervalued in the literature, teaching and
study of American history; and
WHEREAS, women in Orange County have made and continue
to make significant historical contributions to our
community, state, and nation,
NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County,
proclaim the month of March, 1996 , as
WOMEN' S HISTORY MONTH
and commend this observance to Orange County citizens.
This the sixth day of March, 1996 .
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Moses Carey, Jr. , Ch r n
Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 967-9251 Mebane 227-2031 • Durham 688-7331