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116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 39
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019, as ‘‘Gold Star
Families Remembrance Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 11, 2019
Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. JONES, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr.
BYRNE, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr.
GARAMENDI, Ms. GABBARD, and Mr. BANKS) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and
in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be sub-
sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019,
as ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Day’’.
Whereas March 2, 2019, marks the 90th anniversary of
President Calvin Coolidge signing an Act of Congress
that approved and funded the first Gold Star pilgrimage
to enable Gold Star families to travel to the gravesites of
their loved ones who died during World War I;
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of
the United States bear the burden of protecting the free-
dom of the people of the United States; and
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•HRES 39 IH
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 House of Representatives—
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(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Gold Star
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Families Remembrance Day’’;
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(2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made
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by the families of members and veterans of the
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Armed Forces of the United States who gave their
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lives to defend freedom and protect America; and
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(3) encourages the people of the United States
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to observe ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Day’’
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by—
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(A) performing acts of service and good
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will in their communities; and
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(B) celebrating the lives of those who have
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made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could
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continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit
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of happiness.
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