Leonardtown, MD – Women across the country have helped make our nation stronger and better by improving communities and playing a vital role in achieving justice and equal rights for all citizens. In honor of their efforts the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County recognized all women with a Women’s History Month proclamation.
“Women continue to strengthen our Nation, State, and county and the world at large by excelling as leaders in all walks of life,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “This includes business, law, politics, family life, education, community service, science, medicine, Military Service and the arts.”
Commissioner Guy noted the State of Maryland was among the first states in the Nation to declare March as Women’s History Month after President Carter initiated the occasion in 1980. This included the development of curriculum materials in all of the state’s public schools.
The 2017 Women’s History Month theme is “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business.” It underscores the power and inspiration of generations of women working together to move history forward.
In proclaiming Women’s History Month the commissioners urge everyone in St. Mary’s County to observe the month through appropriate ceremonies and activities and to remember the many contributions made by women in this county, in the State of Maryland and in the United States all year round.