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Acceptance by Rami Muth of Vallejo City Council Award... March 2025

On behalf of all the incredible women who have shaped our past, present, and future, I am deeply honored to accept this proclamation in celebration of Women's History Month. This recognition is a testament to the strength, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history, many of whom have gone uncelebrated for far too long.

As we reflect on the remarkable achievements of women across all fields, we are reminded of the ongoing work we must do to empower and uplift one another. This proclamation serves as a reminder that every woman’s voice matters, and that together, we continue to break barriers, create opportunities, and inspire future generations.

Thank you for this recognition, and let’s continue to honor and elevate the stories and accomplishments of women everywhere.

LWV Solano "What Democracy Means to Me" Student Essay Winners

“Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves,
one another, this country, and this world.”
– Sharon Salzberg

Why Democracy Matters
Rami Muth
President LWV Solano

I was reminded today what the hope of our future looks like and why democracy matters. I had the privilege of meeting with three exceptional students who were selected as winners in our essay contest, “What Democracy Means to Me.” The students were given the task to explore in writing what democracy means to you personally, how democracy impacts America and the significance of voting in a democracy. Their essays were thoughtful and reflected their own personal journeys.

Our first place winner was Amaya Espinosa from Vanden High School. She is pictured here with Kristen Shields Principal of Vanden High School and Rami Muth President of the LWVSolano. A PDF of her essay is at the bottom of this page and a link to her essay is below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16IaRuuqL2U-PaJIRyi-quPtycKiR2Cj9BlMfnik8Xis/edit?usp=sharing

Our second place winner is also a student at Vanden High School and her name is Cristelry Jhane Munasque. A PDF of her essay is at the bottom of this page and a link to her essay is below. https://travisusd-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/95879_student_travisusd_org/EaF6N-CrhcZEqZyDVGaSzyIBrmUiqnnCXSfMa59ped2G2g?e=Lab7Rl

Amaya and Cristelry

Michelle Han, a senior at Benicia High School is our third place winner. A PDF of her essay is at the bottom of this page and a link to her essay is below.:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Qzv5MlLrEp0IYwPl9dmcyNUtOMD42tf/view?t....