Declare Working Moms Day

March 12, 2025 as Working Moms Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that mothers who faithfully serve the needs of the community and its citizens while also caring for a child with utmost diligence and compassion profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to family and community life; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 12, 2025 as Working Moms Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Working Moms Day; and WHEREAS, Working Moms Day, celebrated during Women's History Month, brings awareness to the women in New York State who work tirelessly as mothers and devote their lives to benefiting their community; and WHEREAS, Mothers are both breadwinners and bread makers, and March 12th recognizes these miraculous individuals who serve as educators, role models, and inspirational fixtures in our children's lives; and WHEREAS, Working Moms of Milwaukee (WMM) launched National Working Moms Day in 2020 to celebrate working moms everywhere; the day aims to create a supportive space where moms can connect both online and in-person, get support from other mothers, access services to make the day-to-day a little easier, and celebrate motherhood; and WHEREAS, Founded in December of 2017 by Susannah Lago, a local mom who needed support, WMM has expanded nationally, working to help mothers who work full-time, part-time, inside the home, or outside of the home; and WHEREAS, A vital day of recognition, Working Moms Day provides opportunities for mothers to network with other moms from different backgrounds, fields, and professions online and in-person, and socialize in time frames that work for busy families; and WHEREAS, Community members should be encouraged to celebrate working moms who provide essential care and support to children in their communities, while also serving to enhance the quality of New York State's economy and professional industry; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 12, 2025, as Working Moms Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; and Working Moms of Milwaukee (WMM).