Number
121590
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, PEREZ, HAMILTON, WADE, ZIELINSKI, DAVIS, BOHL, MURPHY, and HINES
Title
Substitute resolution establishing Girls' Day as an official City of Milwaukee program.
Analysis
This resolution establishes Girls' Day as an official City program held at City Hall annually.
Body
Whereas, In the history of the City of Milwaukee, hundreds of men but only 14 women have served as members of the Common Council; and
Whereas, Since 2010, the City has held Girls' Day at City Hall each year; and
Whereas, The purpose of Girls' Day is to focus attention on the importance of girls and young women in the community, and to develop innovative strategies to empower them to overcome barriers to reach their full potential as the next generation of leaders; and
Whereas, The Common Council is committed to increasing the number of women in public service; and
Whereas, Girls' Day helps promote public service as a career choice for girls and young women; and
Whereas, Girls' Day brings professionals who serve as elected officials and community service leaders together with teens to take part in interactive activities and discussions that help the students to realize the multiple ways they can impact the community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Girls' Day is established as an official City program held at City Hall annually; and, be it
Further Resolved, That City departments are directed to assist as necessary to make the annual Girls' Day program a successful event.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB145546-2
TWM:lp
5/17/2013