Rich Township Supervisor and Democratic Committeeman Calvin Jordan will be joined by the Rich Township Board of Trustees and over 200 female business leaders, elected officials and civic and clergy leaders to honor powerful women throughout Cook County as they collectively launch Women’s History Month in Cook County.
Supervisor Jordan has consistently lauded the enormous impact women have had in Cook County and statewide government.
“The most profound change in American politics today and in the years to come will result from a massive movement of women into the Democratic Party. Women’s participation in Congress has increased substantially in the past four decades. Women now make up a quarter of members of Congress, which is more than double the number who served in the 106th Congress of 1999 to 2001.” says Supervisor Jordan
The afternoon gala will feature many A-list women in government, education, entertainment, and business. Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin will be the keynote speaker.
Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin adds, “Mayor Chalmers-Currin has blazed the trail for so many women who aspire to become elected as Mayors, State Representatives, and other various elected offices. Her tone, temperament and humility have ushered her into some of the most powerful board meetings and caucus groups that have led to the upward mobility of women throughout our state and the nation.”
Among the scores of women to be honored include Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham and Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Cobb.
“Justices Cunningham and Cobb reflect not only the progress that women have made over the past few decades, but it speaks to the firm commitment to diversity and gender equality that the state of Illinois is known for,” says Illinois State Senator Mike Hastings.
This year’s event will not solely focus on the honorees but on preparing women of all races for an uncertain future. Supervisor Jordan will speak to the capacity audience about the need for a strong voter registration push amid the vulnerability of public policy as it relates to the upcoming Presidential election.
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