[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

121 STAT. 2741
 
PROCLAMATION 8140--MAY 7, 2007


Proclamation 8140 of May 7, 2007
Mother's Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Motherhood is one of the most cherished and valued roles in our society.
On Mother's Day, we pay tribute to these dedicated women who give
unconditional love and guidance to their children.
A mother's work requires extraordinary patience and compassion, and her
example influences the formation of young lives. President Gerald Ford
wrote that ``there is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility
more awesome, than that of being a mother.''; Mothers make great
sacrifices and serve as caregivers and role models to help their
children embrace dreams and aspirations. From these remarkable women,
children learn character and values, the importance of giving back to
their communities, and the courage to realize their potential. Mothers
of military personnel provide support and encouragement while their sons
and daughters defend our freedom in places far from home, and many
mothers bring honor to the uniform of the United States while working to
lay the foundations of peace for generations to come.
The bond between mothers and their children is one defined by love. As a
mother's prayers for her children are unending, so are the wisdom,
grace, and strength they provide to their children. On Mother's Day, we
are reminded of the great debt we owe to our Nation's mothers for their
love and devotion to their sacred duty.
To honor mothers, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8,
1914, as amended (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May
each year as ``Mother's Day''; and has requested the President to call
for its appropriate observance. Throughout the year, and especially on
this day, America's sons and daughters honor our mothers and celebrate
their selfless gift of love.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 13, 2007, as Mother's Day. I encourage
all Americans to show their gratitude and love to mothers for making a
difference in the lives of their children, families, and communities. I
call upon citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH