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III
116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 664
Designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as
‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Week’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 30, 2020
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH (for herself, Mr. JONES, Mr. BRAUN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr.
HOEVEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. YOUNG, and
Ms. ERNST) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 20 through September
26, 2020, as ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Week’’.
Whereas the last Sunday in September—
(1) is designated as ‘‘Gold Star Mother’s Day’’
under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and
(2) was first designated as ‘‘Gold Star Mother’s
Day’’ under the Joint Resolution entitled ‘‘Joint Resolu-
tion designating the last Sunday in September as ‘Gold
Star Mother’s Day’, and for other purposes’’, approved
June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895);
Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the
loss of a loved one who died in service to the United
States;
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Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in
the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces;
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces,
through their service, bear the burden of protecting the
freedom of the people of the United States;
Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members
and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sac-
rifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires
all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work
diligently for the good of the United States; and
Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members
of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the
Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) designates the week of September 20
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through September 26, 2020, as ‘‘Gold Star Fami-
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lies Remembrance Week’’;
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(2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made
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by—
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(A) the families of members of the Armed
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Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order
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to defend freedom and protect the United
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States; and
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(B) the families of veterans of the Armed
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Forces; and
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(3) encourages the people of the United States
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to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
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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 families in which loved
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ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others
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could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the
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pursuit of happiness.
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