Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

supports policies that recognize mothers as mothers;

acknowledges that Mother’s Day is intended specifically to commemorate motherhood and to honor the mothers of the United States;

recognizes the importance of motherhood, the sacrifices women make when choosing to raise a family, and the invaluable contributions of motherhood to the family, community, States, and country as a whole; and

encourages the people of the United States to observe Mother’s Day in celebration of the women who have chosen to bring life into the world and nurture the next generation.