Gov. Cuomo Proclaims March As Women’s History Month in New York State

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proclaimed March as Women's History Month on Tuesday. 

Aside from proclaiming March as Women's History Month, Gov. Cuomo also announced the opening of a new exhibit at the State Capitol which celebrates and recognizes the contributions of women attorneys to culture and society.

The exhibit, Women Attorney Trailblazers in New York State, was organized and sponsored by the New York State Bar Association Committee on Women in the Law.

Additionally, Governor Cuomo also announced the appointment of Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to the New York State Women’s Suffrage 100th Anniversary Commemoration Commission. The commission handles many statewide programs that celebrate women's suffrage.

According to a Press Release, Governor Cuomo said:

New York is not only the birthplace of the women’s rights movement – it has an incredible history of courageous women who triumphed over discrimination. This new exhibit provides New Yorkers with an opportunity to reflect upon, and learn about, some of the incredible women who inspired future generations to never relent in the fight for justice and equality

The exhibit will be on display in the War Room of the New York State Capitol in Albany for the month of March.