[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 577 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 577

 Recognizing the service of the Gold Star Dads of America, a nonprofit 
 organization consisting of the fathers of members of the Armed Forces 
    who make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 7, 2012

Mr. Upton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the service of the Gold Star Dads of America, a nonprofit 
 organization consisting of the fathers of members of the Armed Forces 
    who make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States.

Whereas the Gold Star Dads of America is a nonprofit organization consisting of 
        the fathers of members of the Armed Forces who make the ultimate 
        sacrifice in defense of the United States;
Whereas the Gold Star Dads of America was created to bring together grieving 
        fathers in a single community to honor and remember their deceased child 
        and to support one another in their loss;
Whereas the Gold Star Dads of America manage Operation Noble Warrior, which is a 
        program that assists members of the Armed Forces who suffer debilitating 
        catastrophic injuries, including severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, 
        incurred while serving on active duty and that also assists such members 
        after their retirement or separation from the Armed Forces and assists 
        their families;
Whereas the Gold Star Dads of America conducts survivor outreach service 
        projects that directly aid Gold Star Families for the purpose of helping 
        the Armed Forces deliver on its commitment to the families of the 
        fallen;
Whereas these outreach and veteran assistance projects provide public awareness 
        and create a positive outlet for the military and civilian communities 
        to unite in a single effort; and
Whereas it is imperative that Americans never forget the ultimate sacrifice made 
        by members of the Armed Forces and the devastating impact that the death 
        of a member of the Armed Forces has on parents, family, and friends: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and supports 
the efforts of the Gold Star Dads of America to assist members of the 
Armed Forces who suffer catastrophic injuries while serving on active 
duty and to assist the families of such members.
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