RI H8224

Recognizes March 8, 2026, as "International Women's Day" in Rhode Island

Acknowledges the history of International Women's Day, which has been observed since the early 1900s and was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977

Notes the 2026 campaign theme is "Give to Gain," focusing on sharing knowledge, support, resources, and time to advance women's empowerment and gender equality

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Governor Daniel McKee

Introduced by Representatives Alzate, Casimiro, Furtado, Baginski, Messier, Diaz, Cotter, Hopkins, Shekarchi, and Blazejewski on March 3, 2026; passed by the House