What This Bill Does
This resolution designates April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day." The Senate honors the sacrifices made by spouses and families of fallen members of the Armed Forces and recognizes the organization Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
Who It Affects
Spouses and families of fallen Armed Forces members and veterans who died on active duty or from service-connected disabilities. The organization Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. and the American public.
Key Provisions
• The Senate designates April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day" (Section 1)
• The Senate honors and recognizes the contributions of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. members and their dedication to Armed Forces members and veterans (Section 2)
• The Senate encourages Americans to observe Gold Star Wives Day to increase awareness of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.'s contributions to spouses and families of fallen Armed Forces members and veterans (Section 3)
What Changes
April 5, 2023, becomes officially recognized as "Gold Star Wives Day" by the Senate.
Important Definitions
Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is an organization that represents spouses and families of Armed Forces members and veterans who died on active duty or from service-connected disability. It provides services, support and friendship to these families.
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
III
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 121
Designating April 5, 2023, as ‘‘Gold Star Wives Day’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 23, 2023
Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. BUDD, and Mr. BOOZMAN) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Designating April 5, 2023, as ‘‘Gold Star Wives Day’’.
Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the
spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed
Forces of the United States;
Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the
spouses and families of the members and veterans of the
Armed Forces of the United States who have died on ac-
tive duty or as a result of a service-connected disability;
Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America,
Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the
spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed
Forces of the United States;
Whereas, in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was or-
ganized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the
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families left behind by 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, April 5, 2023, marks the 78th 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 free-
dom 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—
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(1) designates April 5, 2023, as ‘‘Gold Star
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Wives Day’’;
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(2) honors and recognizes—
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(A) the contributions of the members of
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Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and
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(B) the dedication of the members of Gold
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Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members
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and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United
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States; and
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(3) encourages the people of the United States
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to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote aware-
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ness of—
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(A) the contributions and dedication of the
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members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
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to the members and veterans of the Armed
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Forces of the United States; and
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(B) the important role that Gold Star
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Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the
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spouses and families of the fallen members and
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veterans of the Armed Forces of the United
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States.
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