[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1416]
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  INTRODUCING RESOLUTION ON COMMEMORATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL 
                       WOMEN ON OCTOBER 15, 2017

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2017

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on October 15, the world celebrated 
International Day of Rural Women and the invaluable contribution of 
women farmers.
  To do our part in expressing solidarity, I rise to introduce this 
Resolution to commemorate this every important day.
  According to the U.N., rural women makeup over one-quarter of the 
total population and represent 43 percent of the agricultural 
workforce. They play a critical role in agricultural production, food 
security and economic stability.
  Women serve as the bedrock of society. They feed the world's 
families. They feed our neighbors, and our countrymen. They are 
important role models for younger generations. Unfortunately, despite 
this, they still face many societal and economic limitations both here 
and abroad.
  This Resolution shines a light on women farmers and empowers them to 
succeed as entrepreneurs. It calls on the people of the U.S. and the 
world to recognize their critical contribution and to recommit to 
reducing these barriers and limitations.
  I urge my colleagues to support it.

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