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123STA T . 3 645PROCL A M AT I O N8 3 7 7 — MA Y 11 , 2 0 0 9onthe t abl e , en suri n g their nee d s are m et, and sta y ing in v olved in their daily lives .W omen o f ten w or k long hours at demanding j obs and then return home to a household with myriad demands. B alan c ing work and family is no easy task, but mothers across our N ation meet this challenge each day, often without recognition for their hard work and dedication. T he strength and conviction of all mothers — including those who work inside and outside the home—are ins p iring. They de - serve our deepest respect, admiration, and appreciation. A mother ’ s love is a cherished blessing, for it is selfless, unconditional, and true. This M other’s D ay, let us honor our mothers who continue to inspire us, and remember those whose loving spirits sustain us still. The C ongress, by a joint resolution approved May 8 , 19 1 4(3 8 S tat. 7 7 0) , has designated the second Sunday in May each year as ‘ ‘Mother’s Day’’ and re q uested the P resident to call for its appropriate observance. N O W,T HER E F ORE, I , BARAC K OBAMA, President of the U nited States of America, do hereby proclaim May 10, 2 009, as Mother’s Day. I urge all Americans to e x press their love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere, and I call upon all citi z ens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, in the year of our L ord two thousand nine, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- third. BARACK OBAMA Proclam a ti o n837 7o fM a y1 1 ,20 0 9Nation a lDef en s e Tr ans p ortation Da y an d National Transportation W ee k,20 0 9BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation Every day, Americans rely on roads, rails, ports, and airports to get to work and to transport goods and services. At the same time, the United States Armed Forces rely on our transportation infrastructure to move personnel and supplies. During National Transportation Week and on National Defense Transportation Day, we underscore the importance of the transportation system to our Nation’s economy and security. We also honor the dedicated professionals who build, maintain, and oper- ate our transportation infrastructure. From rural roads to state-of-the-art intermodal facilities, transportation infrastructure is crucial to economic growth. G oods and services flow constantly across land, water, and sky, and our most efficient modes of travel save businesses and consumers money, and can reduce im- pacts on our environment. To compete in the 21st century global econ- omy, the United States must have an advanced transportation system. Securing America’s energy future and maintaining our national defense also require a robust transportation system. Whether responding to nat- ural disasters at home or mobilizing resources to defend America