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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 12, 2024, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Solano County to honor the invaluable contributions and achievements of women veterans and servicewomen, 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, 2024, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Solano County to honor the invaluable contributions and achievements of women veterans and servicewomen, and express gratitude for their selfless dedication to duty
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Even though Women Veterans Recognition Day is not yet recognized nationally, many states and organizations recognize it through legislation and/or proclamation. Throughout history, women have bravely and proudly served in the United States Armed Forces, contributing their talents, skills, and dedication in defense of our freedoms. Today, women serve in all military occupational specialties, including logistics, munitions, intelligence, and in combat. Women contribute to the most professional, educated, agile and strongest military the U.S. has ever seen.
The observance started on June 12, 1948, with the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. Previously, only women nurses could serve in the regular and reserve forces during peacetime. The signing of the Act deemed women essential to the war efforts and allowed them to serve in the regular armed forces full-time. The Women's Armed Services Integration Act, coupled with the desegregation of the military, permitted African American women to officially serve in the military, such as the 6888th Battalion, known as the ''Six Triple Eight.''
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda are nominal and absorbed by the Board's FY2023/24 Working Budget. The cos...
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