88R6838 BK-D
 
  By: Price H.R. No. 2332
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, In commemoration of Gold Star Mother's Day on
  September 29, 2024, members of American Gold Star Mothers gather
  across the nation to remember and pay heartfelt tribute to the
  beloved sons and daughters who gave their lives in service to our
  country; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, 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; the
  organization's 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 for those who perished in battle; in their efforts to
  honor and preserve 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 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate Gold Star Mother's Day 2024 and
  extend deepest sympathy to all Texas families who have lost a loved
  one to war.