FOR RELEASE:  April 5, 2024

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP MAYOR JANICE MIRONOV RECOGNIZES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

 Mayor Janice S. Mironov, joined by NJ State Senator Linda Greenstein, NJ Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, NJ Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, Mercer County Commissioner Kristin McLaughlin, Mercer County Commissioner Lucylle Walter, Hightstown Mayor Susan Bluth, Hopewell Township Mayor Courney Peters-Manning, Lawrence Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmers, and East Windsor Council Member Denise Daniels, issued a Proclamation recognizing Women’s History Month.

Mayor Mironov noted the purpose of Women’s History Month is to “recognize and applaud the distinguished and valuable contributions made by women today and throughout our history in all fields.”  She thanked these accomplished elected officials as examples of women to encourage other women who are interested in public service.”   Mayor Mironov further stated, “it is important to take time to remind everyone of the important roles women play in our communities and in government, noting that women bring a different perspective to the table, and encourage, cultivate and mentor other women in making their own life decisions.”

Each of the officials spoke about their experiences and thanked those who encouraged and mentored them, and the importance of annually recognizing Women's History Month, and continuing to cultivate and encourage other women as future leaders. The Proclamation recognizes and celebrates "the accomplishments and substantial contributions of women over history to our civic, political and cultural life, and the many women of extraordinary leadership and commitment, whose vision, achievements and unwavering determination have strengthened our society and paved the way for progress, to the betterment of the lives of the citizens of East Windsor Township and the State of New Jersey".

Women’s History Month had its origins in 1980 as a national celebration when President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8, 1980 “Women’s History Month,” highlighting women’s history as an essential and indispensable heritage that is crucial to understanding the true history of our country and the need for full equality under the law for all.

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Mayor Janice S. Mironov issued a Proclamation recognizing Women's History Month, joined by local, county and state elected officials. Pictured (from left to right) are: East Windsor Council Member Denise Daniels, NJ Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, NJ State Senator Linda Greenstein, Mercer County Commissioner Lucylle Walter, Mercer County Commissioner Kristin McLaughlin, East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov, Hightstown Mayor Susan Bluth, Lawrence Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer, Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, and NJ Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.