[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 93 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 93

Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019, as ``Gold Star 
                      Families Remembrance Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 5, 2019

   Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Jones, Mr. Manchin, and Ms. McSally) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019, as ``Gold Star 
                      Families Remembrance Day''.

Whereas March 2, 2019, marks the 90th anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge 
        signing an Act of Congress that approved and funded the first Gold Star 
        pilgrimage to enable Gold Star mothers and widows to travel to the 
        gravesites of their loved ones who died during World War I;
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces 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 should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of March 2, 2019, as ``Gold 
        Star Families Remembrance Day'';
            (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the 
        families of veterans and members of the Armed Forces who gave 
        their lives to defend freedom and protect the United States; 
        and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        Gold Star Families Remembrance Day--
                    (A) by performing acts of service and good will in 
                their communities; and
                    (B) by 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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