WHEREAS, The Congress, by a joint resolution of May 8, 1914 (38 Stat. 770), designated the second Sunday of May each year as a day on which to honor all mothers for their countless contributions to their families, their communities, and the Nation; and
WHEREAS, On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation that officially establishes the first national Mother’s Day holiday to celebrate America’s mothers; and WHEREAS, For over a century, this Nation has set aside one day each year to recognize the enormous responsibility a mother bears for the development of her children and our future citizens; and WHEREAS, American women have made wide-ranging contributions to our country throughout its history as Pioneer women who helped push westward the American frontier, filled countless industrial positions in wartime when men have entered the Armed Forces, in medicine, science, law, education and every other profession, women have helped this country achieve unparalleled successes; and WHEREAS, Mother's Day also provides a special opportunity for a grateful Nation to pay tribute to other contributions that the mothers of America are making to our national life because through their unconditional love, mothers shape our lives and help us become the people we hope to be; and WHEREAS, On Mother’s Day, we also honor those who have suffered the profound loss of the life of a child and those grappling with uncertainty in hopes of becoming mothers someday; and WHEREAS, We especially thank the mothers who have led us through the COVID-19 pandemic. From the earliest days of this crisis, so many mothers across our country have worked essential jobs, borne the brunt of our caregiving crisis, and selflessly provided support and comfort in a time of anxiety and fear and left the workforce to take on the full-time role of teacher and caregiver when our schools and childcare facilities were closed or operating remotely; and
WHEREAS, We also recognize the many families who lost their Mom due to COVID-19, other diseases, and cruel twists of fate of this past year. May God bless their memory and may this day fall gently on their loved ones left behind; and
WHEREAS, When we support mothers, we support the prosperity, security, and well-being of our entire Nation. A Nation who would not be where we are today without the foundations built by mothers. This Mother’s Day, let us honor not only our own moms for their many contributions to our lives, but all mothers whose arms have cradled new generations and whose gifts, unselfishly given, have blessed us all.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I Raul Ureña, Mayor of the City of Calexico on behalf of the entire City Council do hereby proclaim May 14, 2023 and May 10, 2023 as Mother’s Day in the City of Calexico and urge everyone to express their love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere, including the figures in our lives who nurture, guide, and sacrifice for us in the ways that mothers do. I call upon all citizens to observe these days with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature and Official Seal of the City of Calexico on this 3rd day of May 2023.
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Raul Ureña, Mayor