What This Bill Does
This resolution designates February 1, 2023, as "Blue Star Mother's Day" to honor mothers of armed forces members. The Senate recognizes the contributions of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., a national organization with more than 200 chapters that supports military families and veterans.
Who It Affects
Members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. and their local chapters throughout the United States. The general public of the United States.
Key Provisions
• The Senate designates February 1, 2023, as "Blue Star Mother's Day" (Sec. 1)
• The Senate honors and recognizes the contributions of members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the important role Blue Star Mothers play in supporting each other and members and veterans of the Armed Forces (Sec. 2)
• The Senate encourages the people of the United States to observe Blue Star Mother's Day and to support the work of local chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. (Sec. 3)
What Changes
February 1, 2023, becomes officially designated as "Blue Star Mother's Day." The Senate formally honors the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and encourages Americans to observe this day and support local Blue Star Mother chapters.
Important Definitions
None defined in the bill text.
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118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 27
Designating February 1, 2023, as ‘‘Blue Star Mother’s Day’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. ERNST) submitted the following resolution;
which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating February 1, 2023, as ‘‘Blue Star Mother’s
Day’’.
Whereas, on January 22, 1942, in the midst of the Second
World War, Army Captain George Maines ran an adver-
tisement in the Flint News-Advertiser calling for mothers
of members of the Armed Forces to meet;
Whereas, on February 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of
the Armed Forces held their first meeting at the Durant
Hotel in Flint, Michigan, and February 1, 2023, is the
81st anniversary of that meeting;
Whereas, on July 14, 1960, the Blue Star Mothers of Amer-
ica, Inc., received its charter from Congress;
Whereas Blue Star Mothers make enormous sacrifices while
their sons and daughters are providing for the defense of
the United States;
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Whereas Blue Star Mothers pack and ship thousands of care
packages every year to members of the Armed Forces de-
ployed overseas, volunteer to help homeless veterans, pro-
vide support for wounded warriors, visit with hospitalized
veterans, honor fallen heroes during funeral services, and
offer a compassionate community for the mothers of men
and women of the Armed Forces serving in harm’s way;
Whereas Blue Star Mothers promote the values of the United
States, demonstrate a patriotic spirit, and advance a na-
tional sense of pride and appreciation for the men and
women of the Armed Forces; and
Whereas there are more than 200 chapters of the Blue Star
Mothers of America, Inc., throughout the United States
representing thousands of military families: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) designates February 1, 2023, as ‘‘Blue Star
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Mother’s Day’’;
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(2) honors and recognizes—
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(A) the contributions of the members of
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the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.; and
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(B) the important role Blue Star Mothers
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play in supporting each other and members and
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veterans of the Armed Forces; and
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(3) encourages the people of the United
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States—
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(A) to observe Blue Star Mother’s Day;
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and
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(B) to support the work of local chapters
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of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
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