H.R. No. 2251
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In commemoration of Gold Star Mother's Day on
September 24, 2023, members of American Gold Star Mothers gather
across the nation to remember and pay heartfelt tribute to the
beloved sons and daughters who gave their lives in service to our
country; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1928, 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; the
organization's 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 for those who perished in battle; in their efforts to
honor and preserve 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 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Gold Star Mother's Day 2023 and
extend deepest sympathy to all Texas families who have lost a loved
one to war.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2251 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House