Shawnalee "Shawni" Eyre Pothier and her husband David share a joyful moment after Secretary of State Ken Bennett reads a proclamation about Shawni's accomplishments as "Young Mother of the Year" on April 13, 2011. Mrs. Shawni has five children and was chosen as Young Mother of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of American Mothers Inc.

Myrna Sevey Sheppard enjoys the moment as Secretary of State Ken Bennett reads a proclamation about her achievement and selection as "The Arizona Mother of the Year" on April 13, 2011. Mrs. Sheppard has seven children and seventeen grandchildren and was chosen as the Mother of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of American Mothers Inc.

Both women will represent Arizona at the American Mothers National Convention in Salt Lake City, UT later this month.

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