SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 456
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,
visit hospitalized veterans, assist veterans organizations, 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, 89th
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.
Hall
Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
Bettencourt Hancock Miles Bettencourt Hancock Miles
Bettencourt Hancock Miles
Birdwell Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols Birdwell Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols
Birdwell Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Nueces Parker Blanco Hinojosa of Nueces Parker
Blanco Hinojosa of Nueces Parker
Campbell Huffman Paxton Campbell Huffman Paxton
Campbell Huffman Paxton
Cook Hughes Perry Cook Hughes Perry
Cook Hughes Perry
Creighton Johnson Schwertner Creighton Johnson Schwertner
Creighton Johnson Schwertner
Eckhardt King Sparks Eckhardt King Sparks
Eckhardt King Sparks
Flores Kolkhorst West Flores Kolkhorst West
Flores Kolkhorst West
Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini
Gutierrez Menéndez 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 April 29, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hagenbuch Middleton
Bettencourt Hancock Miles
Birdwell Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Nueces Parker
Campbell Huffman Paxton
Cook Hughes Perry
Creighton Johnson Schwertner
Eckhardt King Sparks
Flores Kolkhorst West
Gutierrez Menéndez Zaffirini