III.2. Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month; PeggySue Imihy Bean
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2023-025
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: PeggySue Imihy Bean, AICP, Management Analyst
Date: February 21, 2023
Subject: Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month.
OVERVIEW
In 2022, the City Council adopted a schedule of cultural and heritage months to be
recognized throughout the year by proclamation at City Council meetings. In addition to
proclamations, Staff will work with partner organizations such as the Hopkins School
District, Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative (HREI) and other non -profit and community
organizations to lift up and promote community events. Each of the pre -designated
months may also have unique City-led initiatives such as art displayed at City Hall,
partnered events with other organizations, or flags/banners along Mainstreet as Staff
capacity allows.
Tonight, the City recognizes March as Women’s History Month. The City of Hopkins has
had a longstanding history of excellent women who have made significant and meaningful
contributions to Hopkins. Some past and current women we recognize tonight are:
Dr. Catherine Burnes – The first female to graduate from the University of
Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Burns practiced medicine from 1886 – 1917 and
was the first doctor to serve the Hopkins Area
Ellen Lavin – The first women to be elected mayor of Hopkins, serving from 1985
- 1987.
Nadine Strossen – President of the American Civil Liberties Union from 1991 –
2008.
Olympians Joan Guetschow (Biathlon) and Kathryn Johnson (Rugby).
Paige Bueckers – National High School Player of the Year and recognized as USA
Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 2019.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month
Administration
A Proclamation Commemorating
Women’s History Month
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins recognizes and proclaims the month of March 2023 as
Women’s History Month to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who
have built and strengthened our community; and
WHEREAS, women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage
and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement,
the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements; and
WHEREAS, while we honor the contributions of women throughout American history,
wage and opportunity gaps continue to exist. Women earn $.8 3 for every dollar earned
by a man, more than $400,000 over her 40 -year career, and women of color earn even
less; and
WHEREAS , despite relentless obstacles, women continue to march forward and
represent the City of Hopkins in the United States Senate, Minnesota House of
Representatives, the City of Hopkins City Council and City of Hopkins School District
Board of Education; 44% of Hopkins’ appointed Board and Commission members are
women, and 25% of City employees are women; and
WHEREAS, during Women’s History Month, let us honor the accomplished and visionary
women whose contributions are widely known and include those whose contributions
have not been adequately recognized and celebrated ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins believes in creating a spirit of community where all people
feel safe and respected, and diversity is celebrated , we focus this month on the
contributions of women in our community; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Patrick Hanlon, Mayor of the City of Hopkins in the State of
Minnesota, along with my fellow Council Members, recognize, adopt, and proclaim this
Proclamation to urge all to observe this month and honor the contributions of women
throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota to be affixed this 21st day of
February in the year 2023.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor