REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim Women’s History Month for March 2023
Report
BACKGROUND
National Women’s History Month traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women's Day celebration in the United States was in 1909 in New York City. The U.S. Congress in 1981 established National Women's History Week to be commemorated annually the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month designating March Women’s History Month. The 2023 theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”
DISCUSSION
At the March 21, 2023 City Council meeting, the Council will proclaim Women’s History Month in Santa Clara to recognize and honor women, past and present, who have been influential in communities and encourage women to continue to tell their stories.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, Mayor and Council Offices
Approved by: Office of the City Manager