119-sres415

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 415 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 415

 Designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as 
 ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 September 19 (legislative day, September 16), 2025

 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr. Warnock) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as 
 ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week''.

Whereas the last Sunday in September--

    (1) is designated as ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' under 

section 111 of 
title 36, United States Code; and

    (2) was first designated as ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' under the Joint 
Resolution entitled ``Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in 
September as `Gold Star Mother's Day', and for other purposes'', approved 
June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895);

Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved 
 one who died in service to the United States;
Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty 
 while serving in the Armed Forces;
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, 
 bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United 
 States;
Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the 
 Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those 
 individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice 
 and work diligently for the good of the United States; and
Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces 
 and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be 
 forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates the week of September 21 through September 
 27, 2025, as ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week'';

    (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by--
        (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who 
 made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom 
 and protect the United States; and
        (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; 
 and

    (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by--
        (A) performing acts of service and good will in 
 their communities; and
        (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made 
 the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to 
 enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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