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RESOLUTION 2007 - 13 <br />Whereas <br />Harriett Woods was a long-time resident of the City of University City; and <br />Whereas <br /> she first began her political career with her election in April 1967 to the City <br />Council of University City, representing Ward 2; and <br />Whereas <br /> Harriett Woods played a significant role on the City Council in achieving a <br />stable community that opened its arms to people of all races and walks of life and was <br />instrumental in revitalizing the Loop; and <br />Whereas <br />as State Senator, she led the passage of groundbreaking nursing home <br />reform; and <br />Whereas <br /> she subsequently became the first woman to be elected to Missouri’s second <br />highest executive position, Lieutenant Governor in 1984; and <br />Whereas <br /> she used her personal experience to become a mentor for other women <br />candidates and as President of the National Women’s Political Caucus encouraged <br />women throughout the U.S. to step into the political arena; and <br />Whereas <br /> Harriett Woods fought hard to obtain equal opportunities for women in <br />government and business; and <br />Whereas <br /> Harriett Woods selflessly gave of her time and energy to the people she <br />represented, the women she mentored and the city, state, and country she served; <br />Now, therefore be it resolved that the city-owned plaza (with the <br />sculptures of musical lions) on Trinity Avenue across from University <br />City Hall be named the Harriett Woods Civic Plaza ; and <br />May it be further resolved that this Council approves the two proposed <br />signs, one naming the plaza and one explaining Harriett Woods’ <br />commitment to the value of people personally participating in their <br />community to help people. <br />th <br />Adopted this 5 day of November, 2007. <br /> Joseph Adams, Mayor <br /> Joyce Pumm, City Clerk <br /> <br />