Sam Farr: “I rise today to recognize Women's History Month. April was designated as Women's History Month in 1987 to honor women…”

“I rise today to recognize Women's History Month. April was designated as Women's History Month in 1987 to honor women and the achievements they have made throughout the years. I want to pay special tribute to my female colleagues in the California delegation. I am proud that California has led the way in electing women to some of the highest offices in the federal government. Currently, there are 19 women from California in the House of Representatives, more than any other state. Among these are the Speaker of the House, a Chair and a vice-Chair, and 12 subcommittee Chairs. These women, who hold leadership positions, wield an enormous amount of power that was un- heard-of just a couple of decades ago. In the fall of 2006, the American people elected the Democrats to the majority and as a result, they put into motion a process that would ultimately break one of the 'glass ceilings' for women in politics. After she was sworn in, Nancy Pelosi, the first ever female Speaker of the House said, 'It says to women everywhere that not only a glass ceiling but a marble ceiling can be broken and that anything is possible.' This was an historical day for women, not only from the United States, but from around the world.”