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Proc 9278ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9278

Mother's Day, 2015

This 2015 proclamation designates May 10, 2015 as Mother's Day and calls on Americans to honor mothers through programs, ceremonies, and activities. It includes policy advocacy language on equal pay, workplace flexibility, paid leave, and child care but contains no binding directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 27241

Impact dates

  1. Mother's Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 10, 2015 as Mother's Day
  • Urge Americans to express love and gratitude to mothers
  • Call upon citizens to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 10, 2015 designated as Mother's Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Policy advocacy on equal pay, paid leave, and child care is aspirational rhetoric without binding effect; no concrete implementation mechanism stated
Proclamation 9278: Mother's Day, 2015 · Executive Orders