[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Res. 605 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 605

       Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 1, 2007

 Mr. Roskam (for himself, Mr. Etheridge, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. 
  Gingrey, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Carter, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Holden, and Mr. 
 Goodlatte) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               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 a son or daughter who served in the Armed Forces, 
        and thus perpetuate the memory of all whose lives are sacrificed in war;
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers assist veterans of the Armed Forces and 
        their dependents in the presentation of claims to the Department of 
        Veterans Affairs and aid members of the Armed Forces 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 Americans throughout the history of the 
        United States;
Whereas Americans honor themselves and the mothers of America when they revere 
        and emphasize the role of the home and the family as the true 
        foundations of the United States;
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 30, 2007, is being recognized as Gold Star Mothers Day: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (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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