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June 16, 2000 - Women of Vision

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner was appointed as a Commissioner to the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission on September 25, 1997 and is currently serving in this capacity, and

WHEREAS, Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner has been a dedicated advocate of the elimination of discrimination in the state of Nebraska, and

WHEREAS, Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner has been honored by the YWCA as one of eight Women of Vision for the year 2000, and

WHEREAS, Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner joins the rank of members who strike to create opportunities for women growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: Peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

THEREFORE, be it resolved that said Resolution will be made a part of the official records of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission as further attested to and witnessed by the signatures listed below.

Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director

Melvin Clancy, Chairperson

Rudy Peralez, Vice Chairperson

Elnora Carr, Commissioner

Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner

Merri L. Hackbarth, Commissioner

John Leon, Commissioner

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May 19, 2000 - Equal Pay Day

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963 in the 88th Session of the U.S. Congress and is the law of the land; and

WHEREAS, The Equal Pay Act was enacted to prohibit discrimination in wages between males and females because women continue to suffer the consequences of inequitable pay differentials; and

WHEREAS, May 11, 2000 symbolizes the day on which the wages paid to American women so far in 2000, when added to women's earnings for all of 1999, finally equal the 1999 earnings of American men; and

WHEREAS, Differentials in wages based on sex constitute an unfair method of compensation, prevent maximum utilization of available labor resources, and prevent females from achieving economic self-sufficiency; and

WHEREAS, Differentials based on sex reveal that Nebraska's working women earn 71 cents compared to each dollar a man earns; and

WHEREAS, Fair pay strengthens the security of families today and enhances the Nebraska economy.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Commissioners and Staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission hereby recognize May 11, 2000 as EQUAL PAY DAY, and hereby acknowledge and encourage employers to effectuate a concerted effort to raise the wages of women to that of men throughout Nebraska.

Signed On Behalf of The Commission, May Nineteenth in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand.

Melvin Clancy

Rudy Peralez

John Leon

Merri Hackbarth

Judy Gotsdiner

Elnora Carr

Lynne Friedewald

Alfonza Whitaker

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February 18, 2000 - Women's History Month Resolution

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Women’s History Month is traditionally observed in March of each year, and;

WHEREAS, History has often failed to reflect the contributions of women or viewed them as trivial, minor or insignificant, and;

WHEREAS, Throughout its history Nebraska women have made, and continue to make, extraordinary contributions to our State, and;

WHEREAS, 2000 has been designated as an Extraordinary Century for Women, and;

WHEREAS, The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women is an agency of the State of Nebraska, governed by a Commission of 30 persons from across Nebraska, and;

WHEREAS, The Commission seeks as one of its goals to increase awareness and understanding within business, industry, government, and the public concerning the issues confronting women and their families as they seek growth and development through education, the workplace and in society at large, and;

WHEREAS, The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women has established the annual Woman of Distinction Award during Women’s History Month to recognize a Nebraska woman who, through professional and volunteer efforts, has made a significant impact on society in general, and on women and their families in particular, and;

WHEREAS, The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women has selected, as its 2000 Woman of Distinction honoree, Donna Tubach-Davis of Omaha, and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Tubach-Davis has served women and families in her community and state by her many contributions to cutting edge adoption programs, home based family support programs, early intervention and prevention services, and emergency shelter services for children who cannot remain in their homes; and now therefore;

BE IT RESOLVED on this 17^th day of March, 2000, the Commissioners and staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission do hereby acknowledge and congratulate the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women and Ms. Donna Tubach-Davis; and hereby endorse its celebration of Women’s History Month.

Signed March Seventeenth in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand.

Melvin Clancy, Chairperson

Rudy Peralez, Vice-Chairperson

Elnora Carr, Commissioner

Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner, Commissioner

Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner

Merri Hackbarth, Commissioner

John Leon, Commissioner

Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director

Alfonza Whitaker (left), Executive Director of the NEOC, Carlene Bourn (center), Acting Director of the Nebraska Women's Commission, and Rudy Peralez (right), Vice Chairperson of the NEOC present the the Women's History Month Resolution.

In addition, we of the NEOC wish to encourage the study of Women's History.  Here are three web sites which may be of use.

http://www.greatwomen.org

http://www.DistinguishedWomen.com

www.nwhp.org

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January 21, 2000 - Martin Luther King Jr. Resolution

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, January 15th of each year is the actual birth date of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and

WHEREAS, The State of Nebraska officially acknowledges the "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." holiday each year; and

WHEREAS, The dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is epitomized, in part, by the mission of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., gave his life in the struggle for equal opportunity for all people of color;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved on this 21st day of January, 2000, the Commissioners and Staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission hereby acknowledge the contributions of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and enter this Resolution in the minutes of the Commission Meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska on this date.

Signed January Twenty-first in the year of our Lord Two thousand.

Melvin Clancy, Chair

Rudy Peralez, Vice-Chair

Elnora Carr, Commissioner

Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner, Commissioner

Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner 

Merri L. Hackbarth, Commissioner

John Leon, Commissioner

Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director

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