On the day of International Women Day, USA-Nepal Community Outreach Network’s (UNCON) Women for Women team brings home a Proclamation from the Mayor of Mesquite, Bruce Archer for making difference in the lives of underprivileged people in Nepal and other parts of the world! We give our heartfelt thanks to the community for their support and love!

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As a part of #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

Mesquite Texas City Hall - Mayor

Bruce Scott Archer

made a special presentation to

Vishnu Upadhyay

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WHEREAS, women play a vital role in worldwide social, economic, cultural and political development; and

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WHEREAS, International Women’s Day is recognized globally and has been observed since 1911. It serves as a reminder of the important progress women have made towards equality in areas such as academia and athletics as well as government and politics; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Vishnu Maya Upadhyay has given to the Mesquite community in many ways and is a founding member of the USA-Nepal Community Outreach Network (UNCON); and

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WHEREAS, UNCON’s mission is to work with communities to help alleviate hunger and poverty and to provide support for healthcare activities to the underprivileged people in Nepal and other parts of the world; and

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WHEREAS, UNCON works to provide short-term help for various disaster victims, support education, health, child abuse and women’s empowerment and provide support in other areas that are approved by the UNCON Board; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Maya discovered an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those around her and dedicates her time and resources in our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce Archer, Mayor of the City of Mesquite, do hereby proclaim Monday, March 8, 2021, as:

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USA-Nepal Community Outreach Network Day

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in the City of Mesquite and urge Mesquite citizens to continue to work toward equality for all people and to engage in UNCON’s projects which benefit our community.

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PROCLAIMED this 8th day of March 2021.