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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WOMEN ' S HISTORY MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS , American women of every race , class , and background have shaped our
nation through their innovation , creativity , and leadership — successfully rewriting the narrative for
a nation that has not always recognized their contributions ; and
WHEREAS , American women have played and continue to play vital economic , cultural ,
and social roles in every sphere of the life of the nation — excelling in academics , the arts , politics ,
medicine , sports , and beyond — while navigating challenges both seen and unseen ; and
WHEREAS , women have been at the forefront of every major progressive social change
movement , often advocating for justice when their own struggles were overlooked , including the
suffrage movement , the abolitionist movement , the industrial labor movement , the Civil Rights
Movement , and many more ; and
WHEREAS , the courage of countless trailblazing American women has shattered barriers
and glass ceilings , inspired countless people regardless of their gender, sparked groundbreaking
discoveries , and generally propelled America to a more just and equitable society ; and
WHEREAS , despite critical contributions , women ' s stories have been too often
marginalized in the teaching and retelling of history , making it our collective responsibility to uplift
and honor the women who have shaped our past and continue to shape our future ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County is committed to fostering True Community , which Reverend
Dr. Pauli Murray defined as " being based upon equality , mutuality , and reciprocity , " and will
continue to elevate the dialogue on women ' s history and their collective power in shaping a more
just and equitable society ;
NOW, THEREFORE , do we , the Board of Commissioners of Orange County , North
Carolina hereby proclaim March 2025 as "Women 's History Month " and commend this
observance to Orange County residents and call upon them to recognize the women in their lives
with appropriate programs , activities and celebrations .
THIS THE 6t" DAY OF MARCH , 2025 .
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
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