Jaan Ots, the Chairman of the Male Choirs Society, thanked the President of the Republic for his help in making the celebration of Mothers Day a holiday for the whole nation, and for all his eight Mothers Day speeches.
The other honorary members of the Male Choirs Society are Gustav Ernesaks, Veljo Tormis, Kuno Areng and Heino Ross.
Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, October 4, 2001