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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The celebration of National Women's History Month in |
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March 2009 provides a fitting opportunity to acknowledge the myriad |
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achievements and immeasurable contributions of American women; and |
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WHEREAS, To raise awareness of women's history in the |
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traditional classroom curriculum as well as in the public |
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consciousness, an observance lasting a week began in the late |
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1970s; the movement spread to numerous cities and counties across |
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the country, and by 1987 the National Women's History Project had |
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petitioned Congress to expand the national celebration to the |
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entire month of March; the event continues today as a way of |
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ensuring that the history of women is duly recognized in schools, |
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workplaces, and communities throughout the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, In recent years, National Women's History Month has |
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sparked a growing interest in rediscovering forgotten events and |
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people that are noteworthy in the history of American women, and |
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such groups as the President's Commission on the Celebration of |
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Women in American History and the Women's Progress Commemorative |
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Commission have recommended programs for teaching women's history |
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and have identified historical sites that are important for |
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preservation; and |
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WHEREAS, The theme for the 2009 observance of National |
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Women's History Month is "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet," |
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and it honors the individuals who are actively involved in the |
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environmental protection movement at local, state, and national |
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levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Women of every race, ethnicity, and economic |
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background have contributed to the strength of our nation and our |
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state, and it is indeed fitting to pay tribute to the many |
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pioneering women in this country and to honor all those who are |
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carrying on the legacy of these women in the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize March 2009 as National Women's History Month and |
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encourage all Texans to learn more about the inspiring women who |
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have shaped the history of our state. |