California Legislature Recognizes Women In Construction Week

Joint House and Senate Proclamations calls upon all of California to observe this week with appropriate programs and educational activities to highlight Women in Construction. 

A pair of resolutions were introduced on the floors of the California State Legislature proclaiming the week of March 5-11, 2023, as Women in Construction Week. 

The two proclamations are ACR 24 (House) and SCR 29 (Senate).  

The Legislature also requested that the Governor issue a proclamation calling all of California to observe this week with appropriate programs and educational activities to highlight Women in Construction.

The text of the resolutions stated: “Research has shown that gender diversity is associated with increased performance, innovation, and opportunity. Having more women entrepreneurs and small business owners operating in the construction industry will only benefit the working conditions for women across all industries.”