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Proclamation in Recognition of National Rosie the Riveter Day - May 26, 2012
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Whereas, National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 16 million women who worked during World War II; and
Whereas, Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the home front during World War II; and
Whereas, these women left their homes to work or volunteer fulltime in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks and other institutions in support of the military overseas; and
Whereas, these women also worked with the USO or Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages and served on rationing boards; and
Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including women who volunteered during World War II, in order to promote cooperation and fellowship among such members and their descendants.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills, Michigan hereby recognize May 26, 2012 as Rosie the Riveter Day in the City of Rochester Hills.