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This resolution proclaims March 2025 and March 2026 as Women's History Months, highlighting the significant contributions of women throughout Wisconsin and U.S. history. The document provides extensive historical context, noting key milestones such as Wisconsin granting property rights to married women in 1850, the first women graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1869, and the state being the first to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1919, which guaranteed women's voting rights. The resolution celebrates numerous notable women from Wisconsin, including Golda Meir, Vel Phillips, and Georgia O'Keeffe, and emphasizes women's ongoing critical roles in economic, cultural, and social spheres. It acknowledges that as of 2025, a record 44 women have been elected to the state assembly and senate, while also recognizing that challenges remain in achieving full gender equality. The resolution serves to recognize and spread awareness about women's historical and contemporary contributions, honoring their achievements in various fields such as politics, education, arts, sciences, and military service, and highlighting their continuous efforts to advance social progress and equal rights.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/resolution/ar6