Proclamation - International Women's Day 2024

International Women’s Day

Mayor Wade Mills, of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2024 to be "International Women's Day" in the Town of Shelburne.

Proclamation

WHEREAS International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8th, with the aim of taking the time to reflect on the contributions women have made and continue to make, to make their communities and countries better places in which to live, work and grow; and

WHEREAS International Women’s Day is a time to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality, encourage and mobilize all people to do their part to bring about positive change; and

WHEREAS International Women’s Day is a time to envision a world where each woman and girl can exercise her choices, such as participating in politics, getting an education, having an income, and living in societies free from violence and discrimination;

THEREFORE, I, Wade Mills, Mayor of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2024 to be "International Women's Day" in the Town of Shelburne.