PRINTER'S NO. 251
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
30
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY BOSCOLA, COSTA, FONTANA, HUGHES, MUTH, BROWNE,
MENSCH, BARTOLOTTA, BREWSTER, COMITTA, KEARNEY, SANTARSIERO,
STREET, J. WARD AND YUDICHAK, FEBRUARY 23, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, FEBRUARY 23, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 8, 2021, as "International Women's Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Senate acknowledges women's economic, political
and social achievements and pays tribute to their role in
strengthening and connecting communities in this Commonwealth
and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The Senate joins women around the world who are
observing "International Women's Day" without regard to national
boundaries, ethnicity, language, culture or socioeconomic
status; and
WHEREAS, The Senate commemorates the struggle for women's
right and applauds women's notable progress and aspirations
relative to equality, justice, peace and global development; and
WHEREAS, Women in this Commonwealth, who comprise more than
50% of the population, and women around the world are
steadfastly pursuing these goals despite recessions, wars or
unrest, disease, oppression and the burdens of poverty; and
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WHEREAS, The first "International Women's Day" was held in
1911 during a time of great expansion and turbulence in the
industrialized world; and
WHEREAS, Significant attention to working conditions and
labor legislation in the United States became the focus for the
1911 observance and subsequent events, and now each year
"International Women's Day" is celebrated on March 8; and
WHEREAS, Annually, on "International Women's Day," thousands
of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and
celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of
women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further
action; and
WHEREAS, The 2021 theme of "International Women's Day" is
"Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19
world"; and
WHEREAS, Women stand at the front lines of the COVID-19
crisis, as health care workers, caregivers, innovators,
community organizers and some of the most exemplary and
effective national leaders in combating the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, The crisis has highlighted both the centrality of
women's contributions and the disproportionate burdens that
women carry; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize March 8, 2021, as
"International Women's Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate respectfully acknowledge women's
rich and diverse accomplishments and tireless aspirations.
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