In recognition of the indelible mark left by countless women on the fabric of our nation's history, the Town Board of Commissioners has passed a proclamation designating March as Women's History Month. Echoing sentiments from across the country, this proclamation affirms the significance of women from diverse races, classes, and ethnic backgrounds to the American narrative, as reported by the town's official website.
Women's History Month has its roots dating back to 1981, when Congress passed a law, Pub. L. 97-28, which authorized and implored the President to set aside the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week." In the years following, Congress continued to endorse joint resolutions to recognize a week in March as "Women’s History Week", as mentioned on the Town of Rolesville website
In a tenacious display of advocacy, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress in 1987 which led to the approval of Pub. L. 100-9, a landmark resolution establishing the entire month of March 1987 as "Women's History Month," as per the Town of Rolesville. From 1988 to 1994, additional resolutions were passed, further solidifying the annual tradition through presidential proclamation. It was a commitment, that since 1995 has seen each president continue to honor through annual declarations.
