87R12746 CW-D
 
  By: Price H.R. No. 1505
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, In commemoration of Gold Star Mother's Day on
  September 26, 2021, members of American Gold Star Mothers are
  gathering across the nation in heartfelt tribute to the sons and
  daughters who have given their lives in service to their country;
  and
         WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1929, American Gold Star Mothers is
  composed of women whose children, as U.S. service personnel, were
  killed in action during times of war or conflict; its name comes
  from the custom of hanging a service flag for each member of the
  military, with blue stars for living soldiers and gold stars
  representing those who perished in battle; in their efforts to help
  perpetuate the memory of their loved ones, Gold Star Mothers host
  remembrance events, perform volunteer work at veterans hospitals,
  and promote a message of respect and reverence for members of the
  armed forces; and
         WHEREAS, Gold Star Mother's Day is observed on the last
  Sunday in September, and each year, the president of the United
  States issues a proclamation for the event that calls on all
  citizens to display the Stars and Stripes as an expression of
  appreciation and support for Gold Star Mothers and their families;
  and
         WHEREAS, Americans owe profound and eternal gratitude to
  those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our
  freedom, and Gold Star Mother's Day provides a fitting time to
  reflect on and honor the selfless service of these patriotic men and
  women and to recognize the loss experienced by their mothers; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate Gold Star Mother's Day 2021 and
  extend deepest sympathy to all Texas families who have lost a loved
  one to war.