THE BILL ITSELF
HR 8077
Florida Day of Women in Diplomacy
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House Resolution
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A resolution designating June 24, 2026, as "Florida
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Day of Women in Diplomacy."
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WHEREAS, June 24 is internationally recognized as the
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International Day of Women in Diplomacy, established by the
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United Nations to acknowledge the critical role women play in
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diplomacy, peacebuilding, and international relations, and
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WHEREAS, women remain significantly underrepresented in
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diplomatic leadership roles, comprising only 5 percent of chief
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mediators globally, despite evidence that their participation is
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essential to effective diplomacy, and
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WHEREAS, research demonstrates that peace agreements
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involving women have a 35 percent greater chance of lasting at
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least 15 years, underscoring the vital importance of women's
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voices in diplomatic negotiations and conflict resolution, and
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WHEREAS, Florida has a proud legacy of women leaders in
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diplomacy, including Ruth Bryan Owen, who represented Florida's
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4th congressional district from 1929 to 1933 and became the
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first woman appointed as a United States diplomat, earning her
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induction into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame, and
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WHEREAS, recognizing women's contributions to diplomacy
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encourages future generations of women to pursue careers in
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international relations, foreign service, and peacebuilding,
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NOW, THEREFORE,
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Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
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Florida:
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That June 24, 2026, is designated as "Florida Day of Women
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in Diplomacy," honoring the achievements of Florida women who
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have served and continue to serve in diplomatic roles and
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inspiring the continued advancement of Florida women's
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participation and leadership in diplomacy and international
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relations.