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III
116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 585
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as ‘‘Silver Star
Service Banner Day’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 19, 2020
Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Mr. HAWLEY) submitted the following resolution;
which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2020,
as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’’.
Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made
by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to rep-
resent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans
who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars
fought by the United States;
Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to
help the people of the United States remember the sac-
rifices made by the wounded and ill members of the
Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver
Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that pur-
pose;
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Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of
America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices made by
members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of
the United States through the presence of a Silver Star
Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying;
Whereas the sacrifices made by members of the Armed
Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States
should never be forgotten; and
Whereas May 1, 2020, is an appropriate date to designate as
‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) supports the designation of May 1, 2020, as
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‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’’; and
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(2) calls upon the people of the United States
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to observe Silver Star Service Banner Day with ap-
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propriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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