Thompson was also in attendance to relay a resolution as read by Dr . Linda Bell Robinson . According to Dr . Robinson , it is Honorable Thompson ’ s diligent work on the issues of women and in changing and formulating laws that has put the US ahead of many other countries and is the model of what to do . The resolution reads in part :
Whereas International Women ’ s Day is being commemorated across the globe on March the 8 2018 , and whereas in 1975 the United Nations celebrated international Womens year and established Womens Day as recurring event . The annual observance provides an opportunity to reflect on the past struggles and accomplishment while considering ways to address present challenges and unleash the potential of future generations of women . The theme for 2018 is Time Is Now and rural and urban activists transforming women lives and
whereas globally there has been systematic shifts in attitudes towards gender equality but much remains to be done to improve the status of women and girls around the world . Women are less likely to received paying commiserate to their work or under-represented in business , politics and are denied access to education and quality health care . Fueled by increase media attention and public discourse in recent months , there has also been a new sense of urgency and a greater insistence on accountability regarding sexual harassment , violence and discrimination against women that global activist hope to channel into lasting change and whereas the United Nations has strived for decades to eliminate gender inequalities , landmark agreements as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against women and through the efforts of the United Nations women
and United Nations Association of Women to champion the rights of women and girls . Some of tghe oldest and largest chapters of the United Nations Association of the United States of America can be found in Texas . And today members focus on sustainable development in human rights initiatives that improve in education , health care and personal and financial security for women and whereas empowering women strengthens families , communities , economies and the observance of International Womens Day presents an ideal opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to shaping a better future by promoting human rights and equality for all . Now therefore we resolve that International Womens day 2018 be commemorated and that all those participating and associated events be extended sincere best wishes for success with advancing their worthy goals . Signed and dated this day by the Honorable Senfronia Thompson , State Representative , District 141 .
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