IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1021 
Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women’s History Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2008 
Ms. WOOLSEY (for herself, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. MALONEY of New 
York, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. NORTON, Ms. EDDIE 
BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. CASTOR, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. HOOLEY, 
Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. 
DELAURO, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali-
fornia, Ms. SUTTON, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. 
SCHIFF, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. HARMAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, 
Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Ms. 
HERSETH SANDLIN, Ms. LEE, Ms. WATERS, Mr. PETERSON of Min-
nesota, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. TOWNS) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National 
Women’s History Month. 
Whereas the purpose of National Women’s History Month is 
to increase awareness and knowledge of women’s involve-
ment in history; 
Whereas as recently as the 1970s, women’s history was rarely 
included in the kindergarten through grade 12 cur-
riculum and was not part of public awareness; 
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•HRES 1021 IH 
Whereas the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County 
(California) Commission on the Status of Women initi-
ated a ‘‘Women’s History Week’’ celebration in 1978 cen-
tered around International Women’s History Day, which 
is celebrated on March 8th; 
Whereas in 1981, responding to the growing popularity of 
women’s history celebrations, Congress passed a resolu-
tion making Women’s History Week a national observ-
ance; 
Whereas during this time, using information provided by the 
National Women’s History Project, founded in Sonoma 
County, California, thousands of schools and communities 
joined in the commemoration of National Women’s His-
tory Week, with support and encouragement from gov-
ernors, city councils, school boards, and Congress; 
Whereas in 1987, the National Women’s History Project pe-
titioned Congress to expand the national celebration to 
include the entire month of March; 
Whereas educators, workplace program planners, parents, 
and community organizations in thousands of American 
communities, under the guidance of the National Wom-
en’s History Project, have turned National Women’s His-
tory Month into a major local learning experience and 
celebration; 
Whereas the popularity of women’s history celebrations has 
sparked a new interest in uncovering women’s forgotten 
heritage; 
Whereas the President’s Commission on the Celebration of 
Women in American History was established to consider 
how best to acknowledge and celebrate the roles and ac-
complishments of women in American history; 
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•HRES 1021 IH 
Whereas the National Women’s History Museum was found-
ed in 1996 as an institution dedicated to preserving, in-
terpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contribu-
tions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully 
into the Nation’s teachings and history books; 
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes March, 
2008, as National Women’s History Month; and 
Whereas the theme of National Women’s History Month for 
2008 is visionary female artists and their contribution to 
our cultural heritage: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Women’s History Month; 
(2) recognizes and honors the women and orga-
nizations in the United States that have fought for 
and continue to promote the teaching of women’s 
history; and 
(3) reaffirms its commitment to promoting Na-
tional Women’s History Month, which this year hon-
ors female artists. 
Æ 
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