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Sullivan County proclaims March as Women’s History Month; designates April 9 as Education and Sharing Day
Summary
The Sullivan County Legislature read and signed proclamations recognizing March as Women’s History Month and declaring April 9, 2025, Education and Sharing Day; a Rock Hill rabbi spoke about the value of moral and ethical education.
The Sullivan County Legislature read and issued proclamations recognizing March as Women’s History Month and designating April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day in Sullivan County, New York.
The Women’s History Month proclamation, read during the meeting, states that the observance “recognizes the profound and lasting impact that women have made throughout history” and honors women who have served the county. The proclamation was signed by Nadia Reich, chair of the legislature; Catherine Scott, legislator, District 5; Amanda Ward, legislator, District 9; and Terry Blosser Bernardo, legislator, District 9.
The legislature also issued a proclamation recognizing Education and Sharing Day on April 9, 2025, citing the national tradition established in 1978 to honor the teachings of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson and to encourage moral and ethical education. Rabbi Simcha Zajac of Chabad Lubavitch in Rock Hill accepted the recognition and spoke to legislators. "Every individual action has an impact on the entire universe," Rabbi Zajac said, summarizing the rabbi's emphasis on character and service. He described local efforts such as an ARC (acts of random kindness) initiative that brings teens together to prepare care packages and connect with seniors.
During the reading of the Women’s History Month proclamation, several legislators exchanged brief remarks about the measure’s symbolic nature and the signatories. The meeting record shows back-and-forth comment that the proclamation recognizes women’s contributions in public life and local government.
The proclamations do not create new policy or funding; they are formal recognitions by the legislature. The Education and Sharing Day proclamation notes the annual presidential proclamation tied to the Rebbe’s birthday and urges local educators and community leaders to promote moral and ethical instruction.
The proclamations were entered into the meeting record during the legislature’s ceremonial items and were acknowledged by members and the invited speaker from Rock Hill.
