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A resolution designating April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day".
Designating April 5, 2025, as ``Gold Star Wives Day''.
Summary
This resolution designates April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day" to honor the surviving spouses and families of members of the Armed Forces who have died on active duty or from service-connected disabilities. The date marks the 80th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., an organization founded in 1945 with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to provide support and services to surviving families. The resolution encourages Americans to observe the day and promote awareness of Gold Star Wives of America's contributions to the surviving spouses and families of fallen service members.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
2 cosponsors
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR)
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
Actions (3)
- Apr 10, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2573) · senate
- Apr 10, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 10, 2025
Mr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating April 5, 2025, as “Gold Star Wives Day”.
Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the surviving spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the surviving spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service- connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide advocacy, services, support, and friendship to the surviving spouses and children of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas, in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas April 5, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates April 5, 2025, as “Gold Star Wives Day”;
(2) honors and recognizes—
(A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and
(B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of—
(A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
(B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the surviving spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. <all>
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