In Recognition of Women's History Month and International Women's Day�rLIr1amaftIIn
City of Edmonds * Office of the Mayor
In recognition of Women's History Month and
International Women's Day
Whereas: this year, 2020, marks the 1001h anniversary of the ratification of the 191h amendment to the
United States Constitution, guaranteeing and protecting women's right to vote; and
Whereas: American women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and
equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the
industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements, especially the
peace movement, which creates a more fair and just society for all; and
Whereas: locally, nationally, and internationally, women of every race, age, and ethnic background have
made historic contributions to the growth, stability, and strength of our communities in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
Whereas: a gender wage gap continues to persist for women who hold full-time jobs - on average of 79
cents for every dollar paid to men, in the State of Washington, and this gender wage gap is
significantly greater for women of color; and
Whereas: American women have served our country courageously in all branches of the military; and
Whereas: women have played, and continue to play, critical economic, cultural, and social roles in every
sphere of the life of our community;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael Nelson, Mayor of Edmonds, do hereby recognize the month of March as
Women's History Month, and I call this observance and recognition to the attention of all of our citizens.
Mike rielson, Mayor — March 17, 2020