Mother's Day

Before I leave for the weekend...
In celebration of a holiday dedicated to me...
Here's some news:

Late last night, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution in honor of America's mothers. FRC's Pia de Solenni assisted Sen. Sam Brownback's (R-KS) staff in crafting the resolution and we are grateful to the Senator and his colleagues for honoring motherhood in such a public way. Senate Resolution 348 reads as follows:

To protect, promote, and celebrate motherhood. Whereas the second Sunday of May is observed as Mother's Day; Whereas motherhood and childhood are entitled to special assistance; Whereas mothers have a unique bond with their children; Whereas the work of mothers is of paramount importance, but often undervalued and demeaned; Whereas mothers' concerns about their children and their education should be supported by the national agenda; Whereas a child's healthy relationship with the mother predicts higher self-esteem and resiliency in dealing with life events; Whereas the complementary roles and contributions of fathers and mothers should be recognized and encouraged; Whereas mothers have an indispensable role in building and transforming society to build a culture of life; and Whereas mothers along with their husbands, form an emotional template for a child's future relationships: Now therefore, be it Resolved, that the Senate, (1) recognizes the importance of mothers to a healthy society; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe Mother's Day by considering how society can better respect and support motherhood.