Governor Mark Gordon used his powers to officially proclaim Saturday, December 10 as Wyoming Day.
The proclamation honors the 153rd anniversary of the passage of the first law in the United States guaranteeing women unconditional suffrage, their inherent right to vote and hold public office.
Wyoming was first to let women vote
In 1869, more than 50 years before the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, Wyoming Territorial Governor John Campbell signed the Women’s Suffrage Act into law.
In 1935, the Wyoming Legislature passed a bill recognizing December 10 as Wyoming Day to commemorate the passage of the Act.
“I invite my fellow Wyomingites to participate in this observance by engaging in appropriate activities; learning about Wyoming’s unique history; exploring the natural wonders of the Cowboy State and experiencing the spirit of the West,” the Governor said in his proclamation.
The proclamation is attached and may be found here.
