Women in Construction Week

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

WHEREAS, construction remains an essential industry in Virginia, and women play a critical role in sustaining this vital part of our economy; and

WHEREAS, women throughout the Commonwealth help ensure our continued economic growth through their many contributions to the construction industry as general contractors, subcontractors, executives, architects, engineers, project managers, building surveyors, and trades people; and

WHEREAS, women in construction are role models for young women considering careers in skilled trades, architecture, design, engineering, safety, and carpentry; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Women in Construction is dedicated to advancing the role of women in the construction industry throughout Virginia and the nation; and

WHEREAS, the Richmond 141, Greater Tidewater 137, Roanoke Valley 226, and Northern Virginia 393 Chapters of the National Association of Women in Construction have distinguished themselves as the voice of women in construction in the Commonwealth while promoting employment and the advancement of women in the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Chapters of the National Association of Women in Construction have been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and beautification projects; promotion of skilled trades careers; and a positive vision of the future; and

WHEREAS, the Richmond 141, Greater Tidewater 137, Roanoke Valley 226, and Northern Virginia 393 have sought to achieve successful results for the Commonwealth of Virginia and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize March 5-11, 2023, as WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of our citizens.

Governor of Virginia

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