HR 9009 2003
1	House Resolution
2	A resolution expressing gratitude and affection to all
3	mothers.
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5	WHEREAS, Sunday, May 11, 2003, has been designated Mother's
6	Day, and
7	WHEREAS, the highest ideals and noblest principles of
8	humanity find their most exemplary expression in the sacrifice
9	and devotion of mothers, and
10	WHEREAS, mothers exemplify enduring courage and conviction,
11	charity without condescension, and emotion with sanity, and
12	WHEREAS, mothers are characterized by unconditional love
13	for their offspring, are slow to lose patience, and serve as the
14	anchors that bond the family, and
15	WHEREAS, a mother's love is like a flame that is always
16	burning but intensifies each time a child is born, and
17	WHEREAS, a mother is a gift bestowed on man, never more
18	dear than when bringing forth life in the form of a child, and
19	WHEREAS, it is proper that the members and staff of the
20	Florida House of Representatives recognize the immeasurable debt
21	of gratitude owed to all mothers for their strength, guidance,
22	understanding, and love, NOW, THEREFORE,
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24	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
25	Florida:
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27	That the members of the House of Representatives do hereby
28	express to their own mothers and to all mothers, on behalf of
29	the citizens of the State of Florida, personal affection and
30	heartfelt gratitude.
31	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon
32	the Journal of the House of Representatives as a tangible token
33	of the love and respect that the members hold for all mothers.