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| Wilson Seeks Nominations for Women’s History Month Honors |
February 08, 2005 |
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Lawmaker to Recognize Unsung Heroes Next Month
Washington, DC – In honor of Women’s History Month, March 2005, Congresswoman Heather Wilson wants to help recognize some of New Mexico’s unsung heroes.
Wilson is asking New Mexicans to send in nominations of women in New Mexico that have given special service to the community but may not have received any recognition. This year, the national theme is “Women Change America.”
“Everyday in New Mexico, women do great things, often with little or no recognition. I hope you’ll help me recognize some of New Mexico’s unsung heroes,” Wilson said. “This is a great way for members of the community to say thank you to the many volunteers that make our community so strong. Last year, many New Mexicans joined this effort, and I look forward to learning about many more women this year who are making people’s lives better across our great state. This is our chance to shine a spotlight on them and say thank you.”
All nominations must be received by March 18, 2005 and all nominees must be female residents of New Mexico. Nominations can be made posthumously.
Please visit Rep. Wilson’s Website – http://wilson.house.gov – and click on “Women’s History Month” under “Hot Topics” for a nomination form, or feel free to call the office at 505-346-6781.
All nominees and their nominators are asked to hold the date of Wednesday, March 30, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in their calendars. All nominees will be honored that evening, at a location to be determined.
Background
In 1978, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week.” Later in 1987, at the request of museums, libraries, and educators across the country, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. A National Women’s History Month Congressional Resolution was then passed with strong bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.
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