Proclamation 10757-Mother's Day, 2024
Issued 2024-05-10 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10757 designates the second Sunday of May — May 12, 2024 — as Mother's Day. The proclamation honors mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love, hard work, and the central role they play in raising children and sustaining families. It calls on Americans to express gratitude to the mothers in their lives.
This proclamation is directed at all Americans, particularly families who observe Mother's Day. It carries no legal obligations, creates no programs, and directs no government spending. It is a ceremonial recognition of a widely celebrated national observance.
Mother's Day has been designated by Congress and observed annually since 1914. The President's annual proclamation is consistent with this longstanding tradition and carries no binding legal effect.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10757-Mother's Day, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to day. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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