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Adams County commissioners proclaim March 8, 2026 as International Women’s Day
Summary
The Board issued a proclamation recognizing International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, highlighted women’s contributions across the county and noted Adams County’s current female supermajority on the board.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners read and signed a proclamation recognizing March 8, 2026 as International Women’s Day and acknowledged Women’s History Month.
The proclamation cited historic and contemporary figures — including Marie Curie and Sojourner Truth — described the United Nations’ role in popularizing the day and noted themes for 2026 such as “Give to Gain” and “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls.” Commissioners remarked on local examples of women’s leadership, the county’s female supermajority on the dais, and the importance of mentoring and removing barriers to leadership.
The chair invited commissioners and staff to take a group photo following the proclamation. Comments were celebratory in tone and did not lead to formal policy actions during the meeting.
