The month of March serves as Women’s History Month. Our country aims to recognize contributions made by women in our society throughout the history of our nation. International Women’s Day also takes place during the month of March. Many countries around the world recognize it and serves as a leading recognition regarding women’s rights around the world.
Women’s History Month evolved from the very first International Women’s Day which took place in 1911, and later from the Women’s History Week conference that took place in 1979. The event was so successful that many other areas decided to have their weeks honoring women, so President Jimmy Carter made a statement that a week during March was the official Women’s History Week. Due to the popularity that grew over time for the celebration of the week, the month-long recognition was proposed by many states and was passed by Congress in March of 1987. Congress would later pass additional requests that the President has the authorization to state that March is “Women’s History Month” for every year to come.
Throughout history, women’s contributions to our society, economy, and nation have been significant. This month recognizes these contributions, triumphs, and strides that women have made to achieve equality and the recognition they deserve. During Women’s History Month, it is important to learn the stories of the prominent women of the past and to acknowledge their important contributions to our society. To celebrate the occasion this year, consider reading about women with historical impact and supporting women-owned businesses.
For more information that pertains to the celebration please visit Women’s History Month. To explore the National Archives about Women’s History the U.S. that include photographs, articles, and films browse, National Archives News. To learn more about the contributions celebrated during Women’s History Month, visit the National Women’s History Alliance.
If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns, or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).
– State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32
Rep. Hunter represents Aransas County and Nueces County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house.texas.gov or at 512-463-0672.
