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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In commemoration of Gold Star Mother's Day on |
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September 24, 2023, members of American Gold Star Mothers gather |
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across the nation to remember and pay heartfelt tribute to the |
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beloved sons and daughters who gave their lives in service to our |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, American Gold Star Mothers is |
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composed of women whose children, as U.S. service personnel, were |
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killed in action during times of war or conflict; the |
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organization's name comes from the custom of hanging a service flag |
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for each member of the military, with blue stars for living soldiers |
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and gold stars for those who perished in battle; in their efforts to |
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honor and preserve the memory of their loved ones, Gold Star Mothers |
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host remembrance events, perform volunteer work at veterans |
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hospitals, and promote a message of respect and reverence for |
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members of the armed forces; and |
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WHEREAS, Gold Star Mother's Day is observed on the last |
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Sunday in September, and each year, the president of the United |
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States issues a proclamation for the event that calls on all |
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citizens to display the Stars and Stripes as an expression of |
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appreciation and support for Gold Star Mothers and their families; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe profound and eternal gratitude to |
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those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our |
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freedom, and Gold Star Mother's Day provides a fitting time to |
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reflect on and honor the selfless service of these patriotic men and |
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women and to recognize the loss experienced by their mothers; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Gold Star Mother's Day 2023 and |
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extend deepest sympathy to all Texas families who have lost a loved |
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one to war. |