Senate Resolution No. 509
BY: Senator WEBB
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
March 8, 2023, as International Women's Day in the
State of New York
WHEREAS, Each year New York State officially sets aside time to
recognize the unique contributions that New York women have made to New
York State and beyond; and
WHEREAS, New York State has a distinguished history of monumental
achievements in the area of women's rights; and
WHEREAS, International Women's Day (IWD), recognized annually on
March 8th, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural,
and political achievements of women; the day also marks a call to action
for accelerating women's equality; and
WHEREAS, This vital day of recognition has occurred for well over a
century, with the first International Women's Day gathering in 1911
supported by over a million people; and
WHEREAS, Today, International Women's Day belongs to all groups
collectively everywhere, and is not country, group or organization
specific; and
WHEREAS, The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is "Embrace
Equity," and encourages all people to actively support and embrace
equity within their own sphere of influence; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, individuals are encouraged to strike the IWD
2023 pose, embracing oneself in solidarity and support of challenging
gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination, drawing attention to
bias, and seeking out inclusion; and
WHEREAS, Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult
for women to move ahead; knowing that bias exists is not enough; action
is needed to level the playing field; and
WHEREAS, Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender
parity is what makes International Women's Day impactful; celebrating
women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out
inequality, is key to its success; and
WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, International Women's Day
builds workplaces where women thrive, elevates the visibility of women
creatives, promotes women's empowerment worldwide, champions the women
forging innovation through technology, elevates women fostering change
via technology and sustainability in communities, workplaces and beyond,
and empowers women to make informed decisions about their health; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 8, 2023, as
International Women's Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.
