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Women in Construction Week Proclamation
March 3 - 9, 2024
WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was
founded by 16 women working in the construction industry in 1953, and was
established in 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, The work done by NAWIC Chapter 77 has benefited the state through
community development and educational programs; and
WHEREAS, The Eugene/Springfield chapter has unceasingly promoted the
employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Chapter 77, has
been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and
beautification projects; promotion of skilled trade careers; and a positive vision of
the future; and
WHEREAS, The NAWIC Chapter 77 has sought to achieve successful results for Lane
County in a cooperative spirit with other organizations;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Sean VanGordon, Mayor of Springfield, Oregon, do hereby
recognize NAWIC Chapter 77 and its many dedicated volunteers who work on
behalf and support women in construction and proclaim March 3 - 9, 2024 as
Women in Construction Week.
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Sean VanGordon
Mayor