87R12747 CW-D
By: Price H.R. No. 1506
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In commemoration of Gold Star Mother's Day on
September 25, 2022, members of American Gold Star Mothers are
gathering across the nation in heartfelt tribute to the sons and
daughters who have given their lives in service to their country;
and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1929, American Gold Star Mothers is
composed of women whose children, as U.S. service personnel, were
killed in action during times of war or conflict; its name comes
from the custom of hanging a service flag for each member of the
military, with blue stars for living soldiers and gold stars
representing those who perished in battle; in their efforts to help
perpetuate the memory of their loved ones, Gold Star Mothers host
remembrance events, perform volunteer work at veterans hospitals,
and promote a message of respect and reverence for members of the
armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Gold Star Mother's Day is observed on the last
Sunday in September, and each year, the president of the United
States issues a proclamation for the event that calls on all
citizens to display the Stars and Stripes as an expression of
appreciation and support for Gold Star Mothers and their families;
and
WHEREAS, Americans owe profound and eternal gratitude to
those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our
freedom, and Gold Star Mother's Day provides a fitting time to
reflect on and honor the selfless service of these patriotic men and
women and to recognize the loss experienced by their mothers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Gold Star Mother's Day 2022 and
extend deepest sympathy to all Texas families who have lost a loved
one to war.