text: I encourage everyone in Brooklyn to remember the contributions of women to the development of our nation. From Abigail Adams, whose works informed the drafting of our Constitution, to Rosa Parks, whose courage has inspired generations of ci...vil rights activists, women have been leaders in the fight for equality.  Our work must continue. Women are still underrepresented in elected office and in the executive suites of our corporation, while wage discrimination persists.  To read the full statement, visit my website at clarke.house.gov.