Politicians and community leaders gathered on the steps of Colorado’s Capitol to celebrate Colorado Women’s Equality Day. Monday marked the 99th anniversary of the largest voting-rights expansion in American history – the passing of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed full voting rights to women across the country in 1920.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis added to his resume on women’s rights Monday with a proclamation in celebration of Women’s Equality Day. He proclaimed Tuesday as Women’s Vote Centennial Colorado Day.

The national day of observance commemorates passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, giving women the right to vote.

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“Today offers us an opportunity to reflect on the enormous contributions women have made to Colorado and to the world, as well as what remains to be done to ensure true equality,” Polis said in a statement, as his office released his proclamation.

“I am proud that we were able to help to address the historic inequities in pay that women have faced in Colorado workplaces this year. But we know that there is a lot of work to be done to ensure that all Americans – regardless of gender, gender identity, race, or socioeconomic status – truly have the same rights and privileges.”

Read the proclamation by clicking here.

The governor’s office noted that this year Polis signed Senate Bill 85, Colorado’s Equal Pay For Equal Work Act, as well as Senate Bill 135 to ensure the state’s procurement process is open to women-owned businesses and those owned by other underrepresented groups.

In conjunction with Monday’s proclamation, History Colorado and the new Women’s Vote Centennial Commission kicked off a year-long program touching all 64 Colorado counties to commemorate women’s suffrage, including the state’s role.

In 1893, Colorado was the first state to vote to ban denying a woman the right to vote, 27 year before women would gain that right nationally.

History Colorado is looking for organizations and individuals interested in collaborating.

“Statewide partnerships between local museums, libraries, clubs, schools, arts organizations and individuals in communities will provide settings for suffrage-related events and dialogue,” the official state museum said in a press release.

“We want this work to live on and to create a buzz within every Colorado community.” stated Dawn DiPrince, History Colorado’s chief operating officer. “It is only through partnerships and collaboration that we can reach individuals statewide with messages, programs and experiences that explore the journey and struggle to achieve voting rights.

“We want to provide educational touchpoints and help tell these untold stories that bridge history with modern-day Colorado.”