Press Release Archives #073-99 - Celebrates Women's History Month

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Monday, March 8, 1999

Release #073-99

Contact: Colleen Roche/Samantha Lugo (212) 788-2958

MAYOR GIULIANI CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Honors the Women of the United Nations Consular Corps

Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani today proclaimed the month of March as Women's History Month in New York City. Joining the Mayor were Amalia Betanzos, Chair of the New York City Commission on the Status of Women and Irene Halligan, Director of the New York City Commission for the United Nations Consular Corps and Protocol. The Mayor also recognized the International Women's Day observance honoring the accomplishments of the remarkable women members of the United Nations Consular Corps.

"The Consuls General represent the best that their countries can offer as guests in our great City," Mayor Giuliani said. "These women have dedicated their lives to protect their fellow citizens and to represent and communicate the spirit of their countries and its traditions. Their dedication strengthens the bonds between our nations, all of which converge in New York City, making us the Capital of the World. I salute their message of good will, integrity and commitment to service.

"Women's History Month and the International Women's Day are a celebration of women of all ages, races, cultures and ethnic traditions, and their contributions to history. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want to recognize the essential and invaluable women who built, shaped and developed the history of this nation," the Mayor concluded.

Recognizing women whose groundbreaking achievements have advanced the lives of all Americans and enhanced the role of women in their respective fields of expertise, this year the Commission on the Status of Women honored the Mesdames Consuls General who serve their countries at the United Nations. They are:

The Honorable Ingeborg Kristofferson, Consul General of Belgium
The Honorable Christine E. H. Parillion, Consul General of Dominica
Her Excellency Soheir Zaki, Consul General of Egypt
The Honorable Patricia Maza-Pittsford, Consul General of El Salvador
The Honorable Maija Lahteenmaki, Consul General of Finland
The Honorable Fabiola Fuentes-Orellana, Consul General of Guatemala
The Honorable Marie-Theresa Guiltean, Consul General of Haiti
The Honorable Sashi Tripathi, Consul General of India
The Honorable Mary Mkimbo, Consul General of Kenya
The Honorable Ade Jones, Consul General of Liberia
The Honorable Maguy Maccario-Doyle, Consul General of Monaco
The Honorable Jane Cunleffe, Consul General of New Zealand
The Honorable Thami Ngwevela, Consul General of South Africa
The Honorable Nualpan Mahakum, Consul General of Thailand

Women's History Month is celebrated each March to acknowledge the vital contributions of women of all ages, races and cultures to our history.

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