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This resolution proclaims March 2025 and March 2026 as Women's History Months, highlighting the significant historical contributions of women in Wisconsin and the United States. The resolution provides context through multiple "whereas" statements that detail women's achievements, including early property rights, voting rights, and political representation. It recognizes notable Wisconsin women like Golda Meir, Vel Phillips, and Georgia O'Keeffe, and emphasizes women's critical roles in various sectors such as economics, education, military service, and social change. The resolution acknowledges Wisconsin's progressive history, such as being the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment and passing the nation's first women's equal rights law in 1921. It also notes that as of 2025, a record 44 women have been elected to the state assembly and senate, and highlights that women now represent approximately half of the U.S. workforce and own over 12.4 million businesses. While celebrating women's accomplishments, the resolution also acknowledges that further progress is needed to ensure women's full potential and equal participation in society.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/resolution/sr2