[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 737 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 737

Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2018, as ``Gold Star 
                      Families Remembrance Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 13, 2018

 Mr. Latta (for himself, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. 
 Garamendi, Mr. Turner, Mr. Knight, Mr. O'Halleran, Mr. Norcross, Mr. 
    Jones, Mr. Wenstrup, and Mr. Gallagher) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and 
 in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
                               concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2018, as ``Gold Star 
                      Families Remembrance Day''.

Whereas March 2, 2018, marks the 89th anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge 
        signing an Act of Congress that approved and funded the first Gold Star 
        pilgrimage to enable Gold Star families to travel to the gravesites of 
        their loved ones who died during World War I;
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear 
        the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; 
        and
Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the 
        Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Gold Star Families 
        Remembrance Day'';
            (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the 
        families of members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the 
        United States who gave their lives to defend freedom and 
        protect America; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Day'' by--
                    (A) performing acts of service and good will in 
                their communities; and
                    (B) celebrating the lives of those who have made 
                the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to 
                enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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