MS SC600

Recognizes the centennial (100th) anniversary of International Women's Day (IWD) and designates March 8, 2011, as "Women's Day in Mississippi"

Celebrates the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future

Acknowledges the historical origins of IWD, including the 1908 march of 15,000 women in New York City demanding voting rights and better working conditions, and the 1911 Triangle Fire tragedy that drew attention to labor conditions

Notes that IWD is now an official holiday in 15 countries and is observed globally on March 8 with large-scale events honoring women's advancement

Directs transmission of the resolution to the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women for distribution at appropriate events