H.R. No. 146
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of Blue Star Mothers of America have
  long rendered exceptional service to families and U.S. military
  personnel; and
         WHEREAS, On January 22, 1942, Army Captain George Maines ran
  an advertisement in the Flint News-Advertiser calling for mothers
  of members of the U.S. armed forces to come together; the following
  month, on February 1, 300 mothers held their first meeting in Flint,
  Michigan, and in 1960, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received
  its charter from the U.S. Congress; a nonpartisan, nonpolitical,
  and nonsectarian organization, BSMA is composed of mothers,
  stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal
  guardians whose children are serving in the military or who have
  achieved the status of veteran; and
         WHEREAS, Today, at least 10 Texas chapters across the state
  are included in the more than 200 Blue Star Mothers of America
  chapters that represent thousands of military families in the
  United States; among their many contributions, BSMA members ship
  care packages to military personnel who are deployed overseas,
  assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness, visit
  hospitalized veterans, provide support for wounded military
  members, and join together to honor those who have made the ultimate
  sacrifice in defense of our nation; and
         WHEREAS, Committed to supporting our troops, our veterans,
  and the families of those who so bravely serve, Blue Star Mothers of
  America fosters a community of compassion while promoting
  patriotism and a sense of pride and appreciation for all members of
  the U.S. armed forces; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers
  of America for their important work and extend to all those
  associated with the chapters sincere best wishes for the future.
 
  Harrison
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 146 was adopted by the House on March
  7, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House