Proclamation of Girlstart STEM Day by the Mayor

Mayor Lee Leffingwell declared March 26, 2011 as Girlstart STEM Day in honor of the Girls in STEM conference.

Proclamation

Be it known that

Whereas,

We’re pleased to welcome all the 4th through 8th grade girls attending today’s Girlstart Conference; and,

Whereas,

The workshops on the schedule are designed to show you the variety and excitement that careers in science, technology, engineering and math offer for women in the workforce; and,

Whereas,

We join Girlstart in encouraging young people to investigate careers in the sciences – careers that have the potential to shape our future and improve our world; and,

Whereas,

We also applaud Girlstart for putting on this conference and thank all the volunteers whose efforts are vital to its success;

Now, Therefore,

I, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, do hereby proclaim March 26, 2011 as Girlstart STEM Day in Austin.

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