Submitted by: Sean Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Proclamation
Item Title:
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Proclamation Declaring August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equality Day in the City of Hyattsville
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation to declare August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equality Day in the City of Hyattsville.
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Summary Background:
Women have continually fought for equitable rights under the constitution of the United States for hundreds of years. Although great strides have been made including the Suffrage Movement, the adoption of the 19th Amendment, and several others, women still continue to seek equality in multiple respects in the present day
Next Steps:
Adopt proclamation and designate August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equality Day.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend adoption.
Community Engagement:
Recognition of August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equity Day in the City of Hyattsville.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 5 - Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative, and Welcoming Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A