Exterior California State Capitol sculpture depicting a Native American woman with a child in her arms seated atop a horse as it is attacked by a buffalo. This piece is meant to represent the vanishing way of life for the Indians in the nation and is unique to feature a woman as its subject.
The Legislative Women’s Caucus represents and advocates on behalf of the diverse interests of women, children and families throughout California. It seeks to increase participation and representation of women in state government. Members of the Legislative Women’s Caucus seek to promote sound legislative policies and budget priorities that will improve the well-being of women, children and families and to work cooperatively with local, state and national women’s organizations interested in advancing policies to achieve these same objectives.