FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2024
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Patricia Resende
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Mayor proclaims March Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day; Launches 5th annual Remarkable Women program
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is celebrating the achievements of women in East Providence and throughout the world by proclaiming March Women’s History Month and March 8, 2024, International Women’s Day in East Providence.
“Each year during March we celebrate Women's History Month,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “Not only is it important to honor and recognize the women who came before us, but to recognize those who live and work with us each day.”
The Administration is also kicking off its 5th Annual Remarkable Women Recognition Program and is asking for the community’s help in recognizing women in East Providence who have demonstrated extraordinary accomplishments that have had a positive impact on the community.
During the month of March and April remarkable women will be recognized and celebrated for their impact in the community.
“By nominating and honoring the Remarkable Women in the City of East Providence, we are recognizing the women in our lives who carry the same traits and qualities of the role models and trailblazers that came before us,” DaSilva added.
If you know a remarkable woman, please fill out and submit this nomination form by clicking here: https://eastprovidenceri.gov/form/remarkable-woman-nomination-form or print the attached form and email it to Mayorsoffice@eastprovidenceri.gov with “Remarkable Woman” in the subject line. Deadline to submit nominations is March 18th.
Women’s History Month
Remarkable Woman Nomination Form
Woman being nominated:
Full Name: ___________________________________________
Organization: __________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Email: _______________________
Recommending Individual:
Full Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Email: _________________________
Please print a detailed description of contributions &
Please submit a photo of the woman you are nominating.
(Include dates if necessary. Attached additional sheet, if needed)
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