Solano supervisors honor women’s voting anniversary, literacy, workforce and preparedness efforts

The Solano County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a package of proclamations recognizing National Women’s Equity Day (Aug. 26), Adult Literacy Awareness Month (September), Workforce Development Month (September) and National Preparedness Month (September).

During the ceremony honoring women’s equality, Lana Rasberry, social action chair of the Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, accepted the board’s plaque and recounted the chapter’s local programs, including scholarships and civics education. “We are honored to accept this award,” Rasberry said, thanking the board for recognizing the chapter’s volunteer work.

At the literacy recognition, David Lewis, the county literacy program manager, told supervisors the program currently has 166 active volunteer tutors who provided more than 7,200 volunteer hours last year and countywide enrollment figures posted in remarks. Volunteers at the meeting urged residents to consider tutoring to sustain the program.

The board also recognized workforce programs and introduced Dave Hubbell, the new president and executive director of the Workforce Development Board, who described one‑stop employment services, veteran transition programs and small‑business outreach. In the preparedness presentation, Robin Raines, emergency services manager, urged residents to sign up for Alert Solano, prepare a household emergency kit and know their evacuation zone.

The resolutions were approved and the winners and representatives posed for photos with supervisors after the proceedings. No formal policy action was required; the proclamations are symbolic recognitions of local programs and outreach efforts.