[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