SR130

Resolution honoring Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a pioneering female surgeon and women's rights advocate.

This resolution honors Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, born in 1832 in Oswego, New York. Despite being barred from serving as a medical officer in the Army due to her gender, she served as an unpaid volunteer surgeon during the Civil War. She later became the first female surgeon in the Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for her service. Dr. Walker continued to advocate for women's rights, including dress reform and suffrage, and her legacy is celebrated for inspiring future generations in the pursuit of justice and equality.