MS HC12

Designates August 26, 2019, as Women's Equality Day in Mississippi in recognition of the 19th Amendment's incorporation into the Constitution on August 26, 1920.

Acknowledges the 19th Amendment's history, including its introduction in Congress in 1878, approval in 1919, and successful ratification on August 18, 1920, with Tennessee providing the final vote.

Recognizes that women have shaped the nation's political and economic landscape since gaining the right to vote through the 19th Amendment.

Notes that ongoing inequalities remain for women, including workplace discrimination and the gender pay gap, and emphasizes that the fight for women's equality continues.

Urges Mississippi citizens to reflect on the women and men who fought for women's suffrage as part of recognizing this historic milestone.