East SBV Times

At its March 15, 2023 meeting, the San Bernardino City Council proclaimed the month of March as Women's History Month. Mayor Helen Tran, along with Council Members Sandra Ibarra and Kimberly Calvin presented a copy of the proclamation to Jody Isenberg from the San Bernardino League of Women Voters.

The proclamation reads:

WHEREAS, in 1987, The United States Congress designated the month of March as “Women’s History Month” to commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 50.2% or 111,546 residents in the City of San Bernardino are women; and

WHEREAS, the contributions and accomplishments by women in the City of San Bernardino are vast, significant, and under-appreciated; and

WHEREAS, women now serve San Bernardino in State and local elected office, including our Mayor, two city council members, our state senator, one of our County Supervisors, and members of our local and County school boards and community college board of trustees; and

WHEREAS, women in San Bernardino continue to play a crucial role in our community as entrepreneurs, public servants, non-profit leaders, health care providers, educators, first responders, and volunteers; and

WHEREAS, many of the current achievements by women in San Bernardino would not have been possible without the women that came before them, blazing the trail, breaking the glass ceiling, and redefining expectations.

NOW THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, do hereby proclaim March 2023 as WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH and encourage citizens to become more aware of the significant contributions of women to our City and nation.

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