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| Women`s History Month |
February 14, 2006 |
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Dear Friend,
In honor of Women’s History Month, March 2006, 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 “Builders of Community and Dreams."
Every year hundreds of women demonstrate the spirit of possibility and hope needed for the creation of communities and encouragement of dreams, and most do it in anonymity.
Women`s History Month 2005: Two honorees from 2005 pose with Rep. Wilson for family photos after being honored for their achievements.
This is a great way for members of the community to say thank you to the many unsung heroes that make our community so strong. 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, 2006 and all nominees must be female residents of New Mexico. Nominations can be made posthumously. Please use this Nomination Form to honor somebody in your life who deserves some recognition.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call my office at 505-346-6781.
Sincerely,
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 quickly passed with strong bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.
Below: Wilson congratulates APD spokeswoman Trish Hoffman in 2005.
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