Message from President Michael D. Higgins to One Family

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS TO ONE FAMILY/ CHERISH 40^TH ANNIVERSARY GATHERING 18 OCTOBER 2012

I would like to send my best wishes to Cherish as you celebrate your 40^th anniversary. For many years single mothers in our society were an excluded group, a people without a voice. I thank you for all you have done in promoting an inclusive citizenship by ensuring that lone parents and their children are treated with respect and are valued as a family within our society. Your contribution to changing the landscape for lone parents in this county has been a significant one.

I congratulate you for your dedication and commitment and I wish you every success in the future.

Michael D. Higgins

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President of Ireland