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LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  recognizing  March  of 2011, as Women's History
Month

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great  pride  in  participating  in
months of recognition; and
  WHEREAS, March 2011 has been declared Women's History Month; the theme
for the year is "Our History is Our Strength"; and
  WHEREAS, Our nation has been greatly strengthened through the valuable
contributions of women of every race, ethnic background, and class; and
  WHEREAS,  Women play important economic, social, and cultural roles in
America through their contributions to the  workforce  both  inside  and
outside of the home; and
  WHEREAS,  They  also  were  instrumental in the establishment of early
charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in America; and
  WHEREAS, Throughout history, women have been leaders in several  major
movements,  including  abolition,  emancipation,  industrial  labor, and
civil rights; and
  WHEREAS, Schenectady Business and Professional Women (BPW) will  cele-
brate  Women's History Month with several events throughout the month of
March, culminating with a panel discussion on March 22nd; and
  WHEREAS, Schenectady BPW has a long and distinguished history of work-
ing on behalf of employed women; and
  WHEREAS, The State of New York is pleased  to  join  this  outstanding
organization in celebrating Women's History Month; now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize March of 2011, as Women's History Month; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to BPW President Jane Osterhout and Women's History Month  Cele-
bration Chair Michele Paludi.