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Date: Feb. 24, 2014 Item: 5.a Proclaim March Women's History Month �`"'I- �� Women's History Month March 2014 Whereas: The City of Roseville is committed to recognizing and honoring contributions of all members of our community; and Whereas: In 1980 the Joint Congressional Resolution declared the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week, and in 1987 Congress expanded the celebration of women's contributions to the entire month of March; and Whereas: The movement recognizes and celebrates contributions that women of every race, class and ethnic background have made to the world; and Whereas: It was not until 1833 that Oberlin College became the first college in the United States to admit women; and Whereas: Even as "coeducation" grew, women's courses of study were often different from men's, and women's role models were few, as most faculty members were male; and Whereas: Against social convention and often legal restraints, women have created a legacy that expands the frontiers of possibility. They have demonstrated character, courage and commitment as mothers, educators, institution builders, business, labor, political and community leaders, relief warkers, religious leaders, and CEOs. Their lives and their wark inspire girls and women to achieve their full potential and encourage boys and men to respect the diversity and depth of women's experience. Whereas: The 2014 National Women's History Month, "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment," honors the extraordinary and often unrecognized determination and tenacity of women. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Council hereby declare March 2014 to be Women's History Month in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this twenty-fourth day of February 2014. Mayor Daniel J. Roe