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This resolution, passed by the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, officially joins with the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Ossoli Circle in celebrating March 2026 as Women's History Month. The resolution acknowledges that March has been designated as Women's History Month since 1987 to recognize women's achievements and contributions across various fields. It specifically highlights the GFWC Ossoli Circle of Knoxville, the oldest Federated Women's Club in the South, founded in 1885, and its commitment to honoring women's history and inspiring future generations. The resolution also references the significant impact of Tennessee women, particularly their role in the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, noting a pivotal moment where a legislator changed his vote after receiving a letter from his mother, an Ossoli Circle member. It further mentions the ongoing efforts to preserve this history through the planned Suffrage Museum in Knoxville and emphasizes the importance of supporting women's progress throughout March and beyond.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0605&ga=114