| 1 | House Resolution |
| 2 | A resolution expressing gratitude and affection to all |
| 3 | mothers. |
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| 5 | WHEREAS, Sunday, May 9, 2004, 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. |