HomeMy WebLinkAbout101518 National Business Women's Week1;
i Denis Law Mayor
�1'roclamation
Whereas, working women constitute 72 million, or almost half, of the nation's workforce and
strive to serve their communities, their states, and their nation in professional, civic, and cultural
capacities; and
Whereas, women -owned businesses account for 30% percent of all U.S. business, generating $1.9
trillion in sales and employing 9.2 million people; and
Whereas, working women should be applauded for their contributions to the workplace and the
financial stability of their families, especially during the economic downturn when more women
became their family's breadwinner; and
Whereas, the major goal of Business and Professional Women's Foundation is to promote equity
for all women and to help create better conditions for working women through the study and
advocacy of social, educational, and economic issues impacting women in the workplace; and
Whereas, since 1928, National Business Women's Week has honored the contributions of working
women and employers who support working women and their families;
Now, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim October 15-19,
2018, to be
�ationaCBu.siness �Vomen's Week
in the City of Renton, and I encourage all citizens, businesses, and community organizations to join
this salute to working women and to encourage and promote the celebration of the achievements
of all working women as they contribute daily to our economic, civic, and cultural goals and
livelihood.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Renton to be
affixed this 15th day of October, 2018.
Denis Law, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov