Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
Mother's Day
WHEREAS, the first love known to a child is the love of a mother, a bond that transcends the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual; and,
WHEREAS, a mother’s devotion to the well-being of her child surpasses herself, her priorities and needs; and,
WHEREAS, a mother’s arms are a refuge, her hands provide care and her eyes reflect adoration, worry and joy; and,
WHEREAS, a mother’s heart is overflowing with unconditional love; and,
WHEREAS, a mother’s guidance and instruction shapes the moral fabric and character of our young Virginians by teaching them kindness, compassion, humility and honesty – qualities needed to be tomorrow’s leaders; and,
WHEREAS, mothers throughout Virginia dedicate themselves to the monumental task of influencing and touching the lives of children, families and communities throughout our Commonwealth; and,
WHEREAS, we set aside this day each year to express love and respect for our mothers and to reflect on the importance of motherhood in strengthening the Spirit of Virginia;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize May 8, 2022 as MOTHER’S DAY in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of our citizens.
