Press Release from the Governor's Office
Governor Jan Brewer Honored as Arizona “Mother of Accomplishment in Government”
National Mothers Organization Recognizes Governor for Dual Role as Mother, Elected Official
PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today was honored by American Mothers, Inc. (AMI), with the “Mother of Accomplishment in Government” Award.
The
non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the important role
of motherhood through educational and community outreach, recognized the
Governor for her “worthy contribution to her family, home and
outstanding service to her community.”
“To meet
such a strong, inspirational group of mothers today was an honor in and
of itself,” said Governor Brewer. “To then be recognized and awarded by
these same women was icing on the cake. I am appreciative of the work
American Mothers, Inc., does across the country to empower women and
strengthen the American family. I’ve always said serving as Governor has
been the honor of my life, second only to my most cherished
role: Mother."
AMI
began as an idea to heal the damage done to American families as a
result of the Civil War. That idea grew into a national observance now
known as Mother’s Day, for which AMI is the official sponsor.
The
group was officially organized in 1950 as a division of the Golden Rule
Foundation. It became an independent, non-profit organization in 1954.
Since then, AMI has annually named a remarkable Mother of the Year from
nominees among the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
For more information on the organization – or to find out what you can do in your community – visit http://www.americanmothers.org.
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AZAMI would like to thank our member, Diane Matthews, a former AZ and National Mother of the Year, for all her help in coordinating with the Governor's office so we could present this award to Governor Brewer.
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