[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 131, 115th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9609 of May 12, 2017

Mother's Day, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Mother's Day is a special celebration in America. It is an occasion to
thank our mothers for the life and love they have given us and to
emphasize our affection for them, affection they deserve every day of
the year. But it is also an opportunity to honor mothers across our
Nation and celebrate motherhood as a pillar of our country's stability
and success.
Our deep appreciation for the strength and spirit of mothers and their
resolve to do what is right for their children and families cannot be
overstated. They are often the first to lend a hand during hard times
and the first to celebrate our proudest victories. The boundless energy
of our mothers inspires us to be people of action, people who strive
relentlessly toward our goals. Above all, they teach us the power and
joy of unconditional love.
Today and every day, we honor the incredible women whose influence on
the world is beyond measure. They brighten America's future by shaping
the character of each new generation. They lead us through our deepest
lessons about perseverance and hard work, preparing us for life's
responsibilities. Whether by birth, adoption, or foster care, our
Nation's mothers give selflessly of themselves for the well-being of the
lives and futures of others. We humbly thank them for this greatest
gift.
In recognition of the contributions of mothers to American families and
to our Nation, the Congress, by joint resolution approved May 8, 1914
(38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May each year as

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Mother's Day and requested the President to call for its appropriate
observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 14, 2017, as Mother's Day. I encourage
all Americans to express their love and respect for their mothers or
beloved mother figures, whether with us in person or in spirit, and to
reflect on the importance of motherhood to the prosperity of our
families, communities, and Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.
DONALD J. TRUMP