MS HC29

Designates August 26, 2018, as Women's Equality Day in Mississippi to commemorate the 19th Amendment being incorporated into the Constitution on August 26, 1920.

Recognizes the 19th Amendment's history, including its introduction in Congress in 1878 and ratification on August 18, 1920, with Tennessee providing the final vote.

Acknowledges women's contributions to the nation's political and economic landscape since gaining voting rights through the 19th Amendment.

Notes persistent inequalities women face, including workplace discrimination and the gender pay gap, emphasizing that the fight for women's equality continues.

Urges Mississippi citizens to reflect on the women and men who fought for women's suffrage.