    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9124--MAY 9, 2014

    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'

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    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.
    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.
    BARACK OBAMA