SR0267 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0267 LRB103 32275 ECR 61538 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On Mother's Day, we traditionally honor the grace, wisdom, and strength of our mothers, and we celebrate the special bonds shared between mothers and their children; and

WHEREAS, Mothers work tirelessly to help their children build healthy and successful lives; through their positive examples and countless acts of kindness, mothers teach the values of generosity and compassion and the importance of family and community; and

WHEREAS, By providing a nurturing environment where their children can grow in confidence and character, mothers lay the foundation for the next generation to realize their full potential; and

WHEREAS, Our State is grateful for the sacrifices mothers make every day and for the unconditional love they give their children; and

WHEREAS, We are especially thankful for the mothers who support their sons and daughters serving in our Armed Forces and for the mothers who bring honor to the uniform of the United States by defending our freedom at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS, Every child who experiences a mother's love has been given one of life's great gifts; mothers have made extraordinary contributions to their children, their families, and our State; and

WHEREAS, To honor mothers, Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914, as amended (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May each year as "Mother's Day"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Mother's Day and all of the contributions Illinois mothers have made and continue to make; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage all Illinoisans to show their gratitude and love to mothers for making a difference in the lives of their children, families, and communities and to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.