[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 23 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 23

       Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 9, 2005

   Mr. Coburn (for himself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Graham, Mr. Levin, Ms. 
  Snowe, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. 
  Dole, Mr. Thune, Mr. Hagel, and Mr. Lugar) introduced the following 
joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                             the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
       Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.

Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers have suffered the supreme sacrifice of 
        motherhood by losing sons and daughters who served in the Armed Forces, 
        and thus perpetuate the memory of all whose lives were sacrificed in our 
        wars;
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers assist veterans of the Armed Forces and 
        their dependents in the presentation of claims to the Veterans' 
        Administration, and aid the men and women who served and died or were 
        wounded or incapacitated during hostilities;
Whereas the services rendered to the United States by the mothers of America 
        have strengthened and inspired our Nation throughout our history;
Whereas we honor ourselves and the mothers of America when we revere and 
        emphasize the role of the home and the family as the true foundations of 
        our Nation;
Whereas by doing so much for the home, the American mother is a source of moral 
        and spiritual guidance for the people of the United States and thus acts 
        as a positive force to promote good government and peace among all 
        mankind; and
Whereas September 25, 2005, is being recognized as Gold Star Mothers Day: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress--
    (1) supports the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day; and
    (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon 
the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.
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