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Proclamation Declaring February 14, 2020 as the League of Women Voters’ 100th Anniversary Day. (City Manager 2110)
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Proclamation
Whereas, the League of Women Voters (the League) was founded on February 14, 1920 as a “mighty political experiment” by the foremothers of the suffragist movement at the National American Woman Suffrage Association; and
Whereas, their goal was to help the 20 million women who were granted the right to vote by the 19th Amendment, understand and carry out their new responsibility as voters; and
Whereas, with the success of this effort and the tireless efforts over the last 100 years to strengthen and uphold its mission to empower voters and defend democracy, the League has become a trusted nonpartisan, grassroots organization; and
Whereas, the League has sponsored legislation and fought in the courts to protect and strengthen voting rights and access, and for free and fair elections, civil rights, children, community health, and education; and
Whereas, the League has consistently been noted for its nonpartisan election information, including sponsorship of candidate forums and information on state and local ballot issues, as well as its commitment to register, educate, and mobilize voters; and
Whereas, the League champions government systems that are open, transparent, inclusive, and equitable; and
Whereas, the League believes that active and engaged citizens, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or political affiliation, are the hallmark of democracy.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that I, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim February 14th, 2020 as The League of Women Voters’ 100th Anniversary Day in the City of Alameda. We honor and congratulate the League of Women Voters on this auspicious occasion of its 100th Anniversary and commend the League for its significant contributions to empowering voters and making democracy work for all.
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Mayor