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| Women`s History Month |
February 21, 2007 |
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"In honor of Women’s History Month, March 2007, I am asking New Mexicans to send me nominations of women in New Mexico that have given special service to our community, but may have never received recognition for their good deeds."
-Rep. Heather Wilson
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In honor of Women’s History Month, March 2007, I am asking New Mexicans to send me nominations of women in New Mexico that have given special service to our community, but may have never received recognition for their good deeds. This year’s national theme is “Generations of Women Moving History Forward”.
History does not happen in the past, it is created every day. There are hundreds of women who make and impact history for their family, our community or our country, and most do it in anonymity. These are women from every walk of life, young and old. They may be a teacher at your children’s school, a volunteer with a helping organization, a neighbor, a friend, a co-worker or a family member. Nominating a woman for this recognition is a great way for members of the community to say thank you to the many unsung heroes who make a positive difference. The last several years many people joined me in the effort. This year I look forward to learning about many more heroic women who have impacted the lives of people across our great state.
All nominations must be received by March 15, 2007 and all nominees must be female residents of New Mexico. Nominations can be made posthumously. Please use the enclosed nomination form. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call my office at 505-346-6781.
The presentation will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Honorees and the nominators will be notified of the location.
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 quickly passed with strong bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.
Women`s History Month 2005: Two honorees from 2005 pose with Rep. Wilson for family photos after being honored for their achievements.
Mary Katherine Goddard (1738–1816)
printed the first copy of the Declaration of Independence that included the signers’ names.
For more fun facts about womens history enjoy the National Womens History Project web site
Below: Wilson congratulates APD spokeswoman Trish Hoffman in 2005.
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