Res 2007 - 4 - Harriett Woods Day

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RESOLUTION 2007 - 4 WHEREAS Harriett Friedman Woods was a long-time resident of the City of University City; and WHEREAS she first began her political career with her election in April 1967 to the City Council of University City, representing Ward 2; and WHEREAS she continued her political career at the state level, holding office as an appointee to the State Transportation Commission and then elected in 1976 as State Senator from District 14; and WHEREAS Harriett Woods played a significant role on the City Council and throughout her life in achieving a stable community that opened its arms to people of all races and walks of life; and WHEREAS she subsequently became the first woman and the second person of the Jewish faith in Missouri to be elected to Missouri’s second highest executive position, Lieutenant Governor of Missouri in 1984; and WHEREAS she used her personal experience to become a mentor for other woman candidates and as President of the National Women’s Political Caucus encouraged women throughout the U.S. to step into the political arena; and WHEREAS she worked passionately to aid society’s most vulnerable – the elderly, minorities, and the homeless; and WHEREAS Harriett Woods fought hard to obtain equal opportunities for women in government and business; and WHEREAS she was a featured speaker at the 1992 Democratic National Convention and was named by President William Clinton as the head of the Coalition for Women’s Appointments; and WHEREAS Harriett Woods selflessly gave of her time and energy to the people she represented, the women she mentored, and the city, state and country she served; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Council declares June 2, 2007, will be Harriett Woods Day in University City, a day of recognition on what would have th been her 80 birthday for a woman who found joy in being a true public servant. th Adopted this 26 day of February, 2007. Joseph Adams, Mayor Joyce Pumm, City Clerk