SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260
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,
assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness, visit
hospitalized veterans, provide support for wounded military
members, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
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.
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Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry Blanco Johnson Perry
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner Campbell King Schwertner
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini