[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE MOTHERS OF THIS NATION

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the month of May, I 
remind everyone that we honor our mothers of this Nation--mothers who 
have nourished, calmed, encouraged, celebrated, cheered; those who have 
made their way in life; mothers who have had difficult times, 
challenges, yet continue to be there. I honor mothers who are taking 
care of children who are not their own.
  In this month of May, I will select mothers from my congressional 
district and some from around the Nation to honor and thank them for 
what they do.
  That is why, as well, I voted against the draconian Republican budget 
that wanted to cut SNAP, supplemental nutrition, to help our children; 
wanted to cut veteran benefits for women veterans who are in desperate 
need; and wanted to again squash women's rights and reproductive 
rights.
  Mothers are, in fact, the anchor of this Nation. I celebrate them and 
will celebrate them this coming month with cheer, applause, 
recognition, and honor.

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