"Women, the same as men, have advanced Kentucky, the nation and world, and Kentucky has done little to acknowledge and honor this reality in bronze or in marble. In our visual culture, the icons and symbols of women achievers is sorely lacking throughout our state.

"A failure to observe women in places of honor narrows the vision of our youth, and reveals a lack of understanding of American history regarding women's work, sacrifice and the immeasurable and timeless contributions to society's advancement.

"The absence of such symbols stymies the inspiration, motivation and encouragement that these markers would provide, if they existed.

"In Louisville, a campaign led by the Louisville Girls Leadership organization is under way to recognize women.

"The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights commends the Louisville Girls Leadership organization for bringing to the attention of the public, the lack of female statues and icons honoring women achievers to public attention.

"The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights encourages state and local governments throughout Kentucky to assess the dearth of women honored in their communities, and to lead the way in establishing statues, and other appropriate symbols and icons such as plaques and murals, to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of women achievers to society.

"The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights calls upon our state and local elected and appointed officials, to pursue the placement of statues and icons honoring women achievers in the state Capitol rotunda, in courthouses, parks and on plazas, as well as other state and municipal-owned and managed government buildings and tax-supported facilities."