i would like the welcome the director of the department of of the status of women, emily marase to kick off this occasion. >> hello. happy women's history month. here today, recognizing the strongest representation of women in the country, we're here to launch women's history month and celebrate the exceptional women making history in our communities. this is the first time in 20 years that we have a majority female board of supervisors. [applause] >> someone take a moment to recognize the women on the board of supervisors. president london breed, supervisor malia cohen, supervisor fewer, supervisor kim, supervisor tang. the national theme is nevertheless she persisted, honoring women who fight all forms of discrimination against women. in 1998, san francisco became the first city in the world to inact a local ordinance reflecting the principles of the u.n. convention regarding discrimination against women. mayor ed lee launched cities for ceqa. the ngo committee presented to anita lee a courage award to the late ed lee for spearheading the city's campaign that now exists in over 60 cit