[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 14, 2014)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 27727-27728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11308]


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                Proclamation 9124 of May 9, 2014

                
Mother's Day, 2014

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                For over a century, Americans have come together to 
                celebrate our first friends and mentors, our 
                inspirations and constant sources of strength. Our 
                mothers are breadwinners, community leaders, and 
                pillars of family. They pioneer scientific discoveries, 
                serve with valor in our Armed Forces, and represent our 
                Nation in the loftiest halls of Government. Whether 
                biological, adoptive, or foster, they play a singular 
                role in our lives. Because they so often put everything 
                above themselves, on Mother's Day, we put our moms 
                first.

                Through centuries of organizing, marching, and making 
                their voices heard, mothers have won greater 
                opportunities than ever before for themselves and their 
                children. Their victories brought our Nation closer to 
                realizing a sacred founding principle--that we are all 
                created equal and each of us deserves the chance to 
                pursue our own version of happiness.

                Today, there are more battles to win. Working mothers 
                increasingly provide the majority of their family's 
                income, yet even now, discrimination prevents women 
                from earning a living equal to their efforts. My 
                Administration is proud to fight alongside women as 
                they push to close the gender pay gap, shatter glass 
                ceilings, and implement workplace policies that do not 
                force any parent to choose between their jobs and their 
                kids. Because when women succeed, America succeeds.

                By words and example, mothers teach us how to grow and 
                who to become. They shape lasting habits that can lead 
                to healthy living and lifelong learning. They 
                demonstrate what is possible when we work hard and 
                apply our talents. Without complaint, they give their 
                best every day so they and their children might achieve 
                the scope of their dreams. Today, let us once again 
                extend our gratitude for our mothers' unconditional 
                love and support--during years past and in the years to 
                come.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 
                1914 (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday 
                in May each year as ``Mother's Day'' and requested the 
                President to call for its appropriate observance.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 11, 
                2014, as Mother's Day. I urge all Americans to express 
                love and gratitude to mothers everywhere, and I call 
                upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate 
                programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand 
                fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States 
                of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2014-11308
Filed 5-13-14; 11:15 am]
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