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      H.R. No. 787       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The members of Blue Star Mothers of America have   long rendered exceptional service to families and U.S. military   personnel; and          WHEREAS, On January 22, 1942, Army Captain George Maines ran   an advertisement in the Flint News-Advertiser calling for mothers   of members of the U.S. armed forces to come together; the following   month, on February 1, 300 mothers held their first meeting in Flint,   Michigan, and in 1960, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received   its charter from the U.S. Congress; a nonpartisan, nonpolitical,   and nonsectarian organization, BSMA is composed of mothers,   stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal   guardians whose children are serving in the military or who have   achieved the status of veteran; and          WHEREAS, Today, at least 10 Texas chapters across the state   are included in the more than 200 Blue Star Mothers of America   chapters that represent thousands of military families in the   United States; among their many contributions, BSMA members ship   care packages to military personnel who are deployed overseas,   visit hospitalized veterans, assist veterans organizations, and   join together to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in   defense of our nation; and          WHEREAS, Committed to supporting our troops, our veterans,   and the families of those who so bravely serve, Blue Star Mothers of   America fosters a community of compassion while promoting   patriotism and a sense of pride and appreciation for all members of   the U.S. armed forces; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers   of America for their important work and extend to all those   associated with the chapters sincere best wishes for the future.     Richardson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 787 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House