Parents’ Day Proclamation

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’s office
July 27, 2003

WHEREAS, Parenting is undoubtedly life’s most important, challenging, and rewarding job. A parent fulfills many roles in their work, including provider, nurturer, doctor, teacher, mentor, role model, cheerleader, and unconditional caregiver; and

WHEREAS, the love of parents is what creates a nurturing, caring, and enriching home. It is concern for their children’s fears, and understanding of their needs, and respect for their ideas that will build a safe environment where their children can grow, explore, and develop into responsible, successful adults; and

WHEREAS, parents are the greatest influence in the lives of their children and hold tremendous responsibility of raising their children by example. Those parents that show compassion, practice honesty and good citizenship, and live happy, healthy lives will better prepare their children to do the same; and

WHEREAS, parenting is full of immeasurable joy and difficult decisions. Parents share the excitement of their children’s accomplishments, feels their sadness in times of uncertainty, and must strike a delicate balance between firm expectations and the freedom to make their own way in the world; and

WHEREAS, all parents, whether biological or adoptive, stepparents or foster parents, have the ability to make a difference in the world, not only through their own occupation, but also through their children. A child is a living testament to their kindness, hard work, sacrifice, and unconditional love.

THEREFORE, In recognition of those who have dedicated themselves to the most challenging, fulfilling, and important job, I, Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim July 27, 2003 as PARENTS DAY in Pennsylvania.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the Governor, at the City of Harrisburg, on this ninth day of July in the year of the our Lord two thousand and three, and of the Commonwealth the two hundred and twenty-eighth.

EDWARD G. RENDELL
GOVERNOR

July 27th, 2003