City Council to declare Women’s History Month
TROY, N.Y. » Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello announced recently that the Troy City Council will be passing a resolution at the next council meeting on Thursday declaring the month of March as Women’s History Month. Kathy Sheehan from the Rensselaer County Historical Society will be speaking at the Council Meeting to reflect on Troy’s pioneer women.
“The Troy City Council acknowledges and celebrates women of every economic, ethnic and religious background have made significant contributions that are reflected in our cultural, social, educational, industrial and economic diversity, and have contributed in many ways, including as writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, businesswomen, military personnel, aviators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, health professionals, engineers, religious leaders, judges, lawyers, law enforcement personnel, athletes, mothers, nurturers and the building blocks of our communities,” Mantello stated.
“Right here in Troy we had a couple pioneer women who “broke the ceiling”, such as Emma Willard (1787-1870), founder of the first endowed institution, and the brave Kate Mullany who formed one of the first all-women Collar Laundry Unions,” Mantello explained.
“We need to continue encouraging all women to develop fully in all areas of life, and we should not only celebrate these important ladies in March but all year round,” Mantello added.