Women's History Month Proclamation by County Board Chair Matt De Ferranti

Arlington County Board · March 26, 2026

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Opening remarks: context and urgency

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A member of the Arlington County Board opened with personal remarks about the difficulties facing the women's movement, saying family members expressed opposition to nominating a woman in 2028 and stressing that the county should not normalize misogyny, sexism, or sexual assault. The speaker apologized for becoming emotional and invoked Eleanor Roosevelt to urge agency in dark moments.

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A member of the Arlington County Board read and presented a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Women’s History Month in Arlington County, citing local historical figures and urging opposition to misogyny and discrimination.

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