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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of Blue Star Mothers of America have |
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long rendered exceptional service to families and U.S. military |
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personnel; and |
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WHEREAS, On January 22, 1942, Army Captain George Maines ran |
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an advertisement in the Flint News-Advertiser calling for mothers |
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of members of the U.S. armed forces to come together; the following |
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month, on February 1, 300 mothers held their first meeting in Flint, |
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Michigan, and in 1960, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received |
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its charter from the U.S. Congress; a nonpartisan, nonpolitical, |
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and nonsectarian organization, BSMA is composed of mothers, |
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stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal |
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guardians whose children are serving in the military or who have |
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achieved the status of veteran; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, at least 10 Texas chapters across the state |
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are included in the more than 200 Blue Star Mothers of America |
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chapters that represent thousands of military families in the |
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United States; among their many contributions, BSMA members ship |
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care packages to military personnel who are deployed overseas, |
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assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness, visit |
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hospitalized veterans, provide support for wounded military |
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members, and join together to honor those who have made the ultimate |
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sacrifice in defense of our nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to supporting our troops, our veterans, |
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and the families of those who so bravely serve, Blue Star Mothers of |
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America fosters a community of compassion while promoting |
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patriotism and a sense of pride and appreciation for all members of |
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the U.S. armed forces; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commend the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America |
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for their important work and extend to all those associated with the |
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chapters sincere best wishes for the future. |