Published on March 18, 2019

Mayor Janice S. Mironov, joined by East Windsor Council Member Denise Daniels, Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Mercer County Freeholder Ann Cannon, and West Windsor Council President Alison Miller, issued a Proclamation recognizing Women’s History Month.

Mayor Mironov stressed “the importance of recognizing and applauding the distinguished and valuable contributions made by women today and throughout our history.”  She spoke about the contributions of Council Member Denise Daniels, Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Mercer County Freeholder Ann Cannon, and West Windsor Council President Alison Miller, “as public officials who have themselves been great examples and models of women who have helped make a difference and lead the way for other women who are interested in public service.”  Mayor Mironov further stated “as we see in the news and political life today, more and more women are participating and succeeding, which is a terrific thing.  There are a lot of outstanding and quality women who are going forth with their voices, contributions, and accomplishments in public life, and it is important that we continue to recognize women who have been there before and have done a great job while encouraging others to become involved as well.  The reality is, notwithstanding the progress women have made over the years, there is still so much we have to do when you consider the percentage of the population that are women and the percentage of positions, including elected officials, that are held by women, the numbers aren’t quite there yet.  So it is important to promote more women getting involved with the hope that we can all continue to make a difference in our community, our state, and our country in a more inclusive and caring way.” 

Each elected official in attendance offered comments about the importance of women being involved in government and public service, and their own experiences.

The Mayoral Proclamation issued by Mayor Mironov states, “the contributions made by women to our civic, political and cultural life throughout the history of the United States, the State of New Jersey and the Township of East Windsor are noteworthy and have benefited all of us.  Women have made important changes in areas including social reform, women’s equality, health care reform, education reform, archaeology and anthropology, business and politics.”

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 Week.”  By 1987, “Women’s History Week” had become “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.  

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:  West Windsor Council President Alison Miller;  Mercer County Freeholder Ann Cannon;  Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Senator Linda Greenstein, and East Windsor Council Member Denise Daniels.