HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2026-005-Women's History Month 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 people regardless of gender, sparked groundbreaking
discoveries , and propelled America toward a more just and equitable society ; and
WHEREAS , despite critical contributions , women ' s stories have too often been
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 , the 2026 national theme for Women ' s History Month — " Leading the
Change : Women Shaping a Sustainable Future " — celebrates women who are
reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long -term sustainability across
environmental , economic , educational , and societal spheres , and it invites all
communities to recognize and support women 's leadership in creating a future that works
for everyone ; 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 2026 as "Women ' s History Month " and commend this
observance to Orange County residents , urging them to recognize the women in their
lives with appropriate programs , activities , and celebrations that reflect this year 's theme
of leadership and sustainable change .
THIS THE 5th DAY OF MARCH , 2026 .
an Hamilton , Chair ` .
Orange County Board of Commi ` 1 ,
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