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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Solano County to honor the invaluable contributions of women veterans and service women, celebrate their achievements, and express gratitude for their selfless dedication to duty (Supervisor Williams)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Williams recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Recognition Day to recognize and to honor the invaluable contributions of women veterans and service women, celebrate their achievements, and express gratitude for their selfless dedication to duty.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
Although Women Veterans Recognition Day is not yet recognized as a federal holiday, many states and local governments observe it through legislation, resolutions, or proclamations to honor the service and sacrifice of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Since the founding of our nation, women have bravely and proudly contributed their talents, skills, and dedication in defense of our freedoms. From serving as nurses and support personnel in early conflicts to taking on increasingly expanded roles throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, women have played vital roles in safeguarding our country. Today, women serve in all military occupational specialties, including logistics, munitions, intelligence, aviation, cyber operations, and combat roles. Their leadership and service continue to strengthen what is widely regarded as the most professional, educated, agile, and capable military force in our nation’s history.
Women Veterans Recognition Day is observed on June 12, commemorating the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948. Prior to this landmark legislation, most women could serve only during wartime and were required to leave the military once hostilities ended; during peacetime, regular service opportunities were generally limited to women in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps. The 1948 Act granted women permanent status in the Regular and Reserve components of the Armed Forces, marking a significant step toward full integration.
This historic legislation, along with President Truman’s 1948 Executive Order desegregating the Armed Forces, expanded opportunities for women of all backgrounds to serve officially and equitably. Notably, African American women had already demonstrated extraordinary service during World War II, including the members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during the war.
Women Veterans Recognition Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the courage, resilience, and lasting contributions of women veterans whose service has strengthened both our Armed Forces and our nation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda are nominal and absorbed by the Board’s FY 2025/26 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution but that would not be recommended given the significance of what is being recognized and all that Women Veterans Recognition Day represents.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION