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Presidential Mother's Day
Proclamation 1996

White House Press Release
Mother's Day, 1996

The White House Office of the Press Secretary

A Proclamation

America's mothers hold a special place in our hearts, providing the lessons and care that have enabled generations of children to embrace the opportunities of this great land. They embody the compassion, devotion, and energy that have always defined our national character, and their daily efforts anchor our country's commitment to the fundamental values of respect and tolerance. Mothers impart both the strength that enables us to face our challenges and the love that comforts and sustains us.

As we honor our Nation's mothers for past and present accomplishments, we recognize that mothers' roles have changed significantly in recent years. Today, mothers are CEOs and teachers, physicians and nurses, elected officials and Pta presidents, police officers and volunteers, homemakers and heads of households. Many serve on the front lines of the struggle against violence and poverty. These women -- problem-solvers, caregivers, and teachers -- are using their talents in every sector of our society, helping all Americans to look forward with hope and faith in the future.

Mother's Day has long been a welcome opportunity to celebrate motherhood and to remember our mothers -- whether biological, foster, or adoptive. To reflect on all we have gained from our mothers' guidance and to remember their sacrifices, 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, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 12, 1996, as Mother's Day. I urge all Americans to express their gratitude for the many contributions made by our mothers and to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twentieth.

William J. Clinton

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Alexis from Georgia, US

10:11 12/08/2009

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!:)

jasmine Soto from Massachusetts, US

13:54 05/09/2009

Well said sometimes mom's forget how important they are thanks for the reminder:)

JOYCE from New Jersey, US

17:54 04/18/2009

MY MOM IS VERY KIND BY NATURE. HER SPIRIT IS TRUE TO THE WORD. AND SHE WILLINGLY PROVIDES COMFORT TO ALL THAT COME TO HER. SHE IS GOD SENT. I ADORE TO CALL HER MOMMY. EVERYONE THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HER DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE HER PRESENCE. LOVE FOR THE WORLD RUNITH OVER.

Itune Francis

16:07 08/16/2008

Muhammad Nawaz Malik 01:57 05/11/2008 Behind my successful only my mother prayers and i am 49 years old and my mum is treat me as kids and i am feeling very proude . Mother is the gift from God and this is the best gift in the world.I miss my mom to much and prayer to God, my mom always alive and her hand over me always.God give to mom good health and wealth and keep always happy. my God Reward you

sharon

09:49 05/11/2008

compare with Julie Ward Howe

Muhammad Nawaz Malik

01:57 05/11/2008

Behind my successful only my mother prayers and i am 49 years old and my mum is treat me as kids and i am feeling very proude . Mother is the gift from God and this is the best gift in the world.I miss my mom to much and prayer to God, my mom always alive and her hand over me always.God give to mom good health and wealth and keep always happy.

elizabeth honorat

12:40 05/08/2008

happy mother's day

rebecca rivera

13:04 05/06/2008

i love what u said.

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Proclamation 1996