Senate Resolution 654, 111th Congress

By U.S. CongressDecember 7, 2010

SRES 654 ATS

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 654

Designating December 18, 2010, as 'Gold Star Wives Day'.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 28, 2010

Mr. BURR (for himself, Mr. WEBB, Mr. BURRIS, and Mrs. MURRAY) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating December 18, 2010, as 'Gold Star Wives Day'.

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States;

Whereas the 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 active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability;

Whereas the primary mission of the 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, the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States;

Whereas the first meeting of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was in 1945;

Whereas December 18, 2010, marks the 65th anniversary of the incorporation of the Gold Star Wives of America;

Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting freedom for 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--

(1) designates December 18, 2010, as 'Gold Star Wives Day';

(2) honors and recognizes--

(A) the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and

(B) the dedication of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 'Gold Star Wives Day' to promote awareness of--

(A) the contributions and dedication of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(B) the important role the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.