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Item: 5.b (`� 7TIr T I A Dater Feb. 13, 2017 Women's History Month March 2017 Whereas: The City of Roseville is committed to recognizing and honoring contributions of all members of our community; and Whereas: In 1980 a 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 society; and Whereas: Although often overlooked and undervalued, women collectively have dramatically influenced the development of sound public policy, institutions, and organizations; and Whereas: From championing human rights to ensuring access and equal opportunity for all Americans, women have led the way in establishing a stronger and more democratic country; and Whereas: Against social convention and often legal restraints, women have created a legacy that expands the frontiers of possibility. Women have demonstrated character, courage and commitment as mothers, political and community leaders, educators, institution builders, business, labor, relief workers, religious leaders, and CEOs; and Whereas: Women have always worked, but often their work has been undervalued and unpaid. Whereas: The 2017 National Women's History Month "Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business" honors women who have successfully challenged the role of women in both business and the paid labor force. Now,Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Council hereby declares March 2017 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 thirteen day of February 2017. Mayor Daniel J. Roe