That this Council:
(a) fully supports the Star Walk which aims to raise £150,000 for a Women of Steel statue;
(b) believes these women deserve a permanent memorial in recognition of the women who worked in the steel mills during two world wars;
(c) recognises that these women are an inspiration - our city is extremely proud of their achievements;
(d) notes that the statue designed by world renowned artist Martin Jennings would be a permanent reminder of the Women of Steel;
(e) urges all Sheffield City Council councillors and members of the public to sign up to the Star Walk in Hillsborough Park on Sunday, 28 April 2013;
(f) reminds people that the walk is only one mile and will be completed by many of the Women of Steel who are now in their 80s and 90s and that the walk is open to people of all ages and will be a great day out for all the family;
(g) is aware that entry is £10 for adults and £5 for children, with all money raised going to the Women of Steel Statue Appeal;
(h) would like to thank Kit Sollitt, Kathleen Roberts, Ruby Gasgoine and Dorothy Slingsby who have been the leading voices behind the campaign – taking the appeal for official recognition to Downing Street and the Ministry of Defence; and
(i) notes that further fundraising activities are planned for the future and urges everyone to get behind this campaign to recognise these amazing women.
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RESOLVED: on the motion of Councillor Julie Dore, seconded by Councillor Sue Alston, that this Council: |
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(a) fully supports the Star Walk which aims to raise £150,000 for a Women of Steel statue; (b) believes these women deserve a permanent memorial in recognition of the women who worked in the steel mills during two world wars; (c) recognises that these women are an inspiration - our city is extremely proud of their achievements; (d) notes that the statue designed by world renowned artist Martin Jennings would be a permanent reminder of the Women of Steel; (e) urges all Sheffield City Council councillors and members of the public to sign up to the Star Walk in Hillsborough Park on Sunday, 28 April 2013; (f) reminds people that the walk is only one mile and will be completed by many of the Women of Steel who are now in their 80s and 90s and that the walk is open to people of all ages and will be a great day out for all the family; (g) is aware that entry is £10 for adults and £5 for children, with all money raised going to the Women of Steel Statue Appeal; (h) would like to thank Kit Sollitt, Kathleen Roberts, Ruby Gasgoine and Dorothy Slingsby who have been the leading voices behind the campaign – taking the appeal for official recognition to Downing Street and the Ministry of Defence; and (i) notes that further fundraising activities are planned for the future and urges everyone to get behind this campaign to recognise these amazing women. |