MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today wishing Wisconsin mothers a happy Mother’s Day:

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms in Wisconsin. Special thank you to my mom Pat Walker for all of the love and devotion she shared with me and my brother David. And thank you to the mother of our sons - my wife Tonette - for raising two amazing young men. We are grateful to all of the amazing moms in Wisconsin today - as we should be every day. Happy Mother’s Day!

Governor Walker issued a proclamation declaring today as Mother’s Day throughout the state.