SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" AND THE
MONTH OF MARCH AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE
ISLAND

Introduced By:
Senators Urso, Murray, Gallo, Appollonio, Dimitri, Famiglietti,
Thompson, Lauria, Valverde, and Raptakis

Date Introduced:
March 05, 2026

Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, International Women’s Day is a global observance of the social, economic,
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cultural and political achievements of women, marking a call to action to accelerate gender
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equality, and to honor the contributions of women worldwide; and
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WHEREAS, International Women’s Day was launched in Denmark in 1911, as a day to
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rally for the rights of women to work, to vote, to be trained and to hold public office, and to end
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gender oppression and discrimination against women; and
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WHEREAS, Since its recognition by the United Nations in 1975, International Women’s
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Day has become an annual occasion to uplift and empower women and girls, to honor their
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achievements and to safeguard their futures, to promote women’s equality and rights, and to
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showcase organizations that prioritize the well-being of women; and
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WHEREAS, In 2026, we celebrate the 115th observance of International Women’s Day,
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adopting the annual theme Give to Gain, to encourage a mindset of generosity and collaboration,
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and a step forward in solidarity to help accelerate equality for the 170 million women in the
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United States, and 4 billion women worldwide; and
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WHEREAS, Throughout our history, the State of Rhode Island, and its ancestral lands,
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have been enriched by the legacies of many of its female citizens, from its respected 17th century
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female sachems, to its 18th century women of business and invention, its 19th century trailblazers
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in industry and society, and its 20th century leaders and decision makers; and
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WHEREAS, In 2026, we recognize the 39th observance of Women’s History Month with

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a theme Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, one that encompasses
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financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational
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equity; and
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WHEREAS, The women of the 21st century are designing blueprints for sustainable
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transformation, in the development of green technologies, advancing economic justice,
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strengthening education systems, and building civic power; and
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WHEREAS, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island desires to carry forward these
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traditions, encouraging all citizens to learn about the contributions of women to American
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history, and to support a path forward for those who desire to shape a positive future for the
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benefit of all citizens; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby recognizes March 8, 2026, as “International
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Women’s Day” and the month of March as “Women’s History Month” in the State of Rhode
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Island; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Honorable Daniel J. McKee, Governor of
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the State of Rhode Island.
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