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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
House Resolution 1
A resolution designating the month of March 2022 as 2
"Women's History Month" in the State of Florida. 3
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WHEREAS, women have made countless historic contributions 5
to the growth and strength of this state, and, throughout the 6
history of this nation, have participated in the volunteer labor 7
force and were vital in the establishment of early charitable, 8
philanthropic, and cultural institutions, and 9
WHEREAS, as early leaders in the forefront of major 10
progressive social movements, women of different races, classes, 11
and ethnic backgrounds succeeded not only in securing their own 12
right to suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in advancing 13
the abolitionist, industrial la bor, civil rights, environmental 14
justice, and peace movements, in addition to many other social 15
justice campaigns, to create a more fair and just society for 16
all, and 17
WHEREAS, in recognition of the contributions of women, the 18
United States Congress has pa ssed a resolution each year since 19
1987 designating March as "Women's History Month," and 20
WHEREAS, the month of March presents special opportunities 21
to celebrate the wisdom and tenacity of generations of women and 22
to acknowledge the courage, determination, and steadfastness 23
needed to move history forward, NOW, THEREFORE, 24
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Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of 26
Florida: 27
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That March 2022 is designated as "Women's History Month" in 29
the State of Florida. 30