[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 93 (Friday, May 12, 2000)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30827-30828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12259]



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Part VI





The President





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Proclamation 7305--Mother's Day, 2000
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                Proclamation 7305 of May 10, 2000

                
Mother's Day, 2000

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                We are living in a new century and a new age, where the 
                revolution in communications technology is changing 
                almost every aspect of human experience. But even in 
                this new era of global connections, there is perhaps no 
                more powerful link than the love between mother and 
                child.

                That bond is a child's first experience of the world, 
                and that love is often the deepest source of the self-
                esteem, courage, and character that children need to 
                thrive. Mothers are their children's first teachers; 
                they are their inspiring role models whose generosity, 
                compassion, and unconditional acceptance give children 
                the strength and encouragement to reach their fullest 
                potential and to make their own contributions to their 
                families, communities, and country.

                Even in this age of spectacular technological advances, 
                mothers still face the daunting challenges of balancing 
                the responsibilities of home and work and meeting the 
                changing emotional, educational, and physical needs of 
                their children. Mothers strive to provide a safe and 
                nurturing environment. They help their children 
                navigate the often stormy waters of an increasingly 
                complicated world. They teach their children to 
                approach conflict with words, not violence; to cherish 
                the richness of our diversity and reject prejudice in 
                any form; and to believe in themselves.

                Each year we set aside this special day to acknowledge 
                all that our mothers--whether biological or foster, 
                adoptive or stepmothers--have given us. It is a time to 
                reflect on all we have gained from their unwavering 
                care, guidance, and sacrifice, and a time to express 
                openly our deep gratitude and abiding love. The 
                Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914 
                (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May 
                of each year as ``Mother's Day'' and requested the 
                President to call for its appropriate observance.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 14, 
                2000, as Mother's Day. Whether we are able to share 
                this special day with our mothers in person or are 
                blessed only with our memories of their love, in our 
                hearts they remain with us always. I urge all Americans 
                to express their love and respect for their mothers on 
                this day, to speak the words of appreciation we too 
                often neglect to say, and to observe this day with 
                appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand, 
                and of the Independence of the United States of America 
                the two hundred and twenty-fourth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 00-12259
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