[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    SUPPORTING GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY

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                               speech of

                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2005

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 
61. In 1936, Congress designated the last Sunday in September as Gold 
Star Mothers Day. This resolution, of which I am a cosponsor, expresses 
the support of this House for the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers 
Day.
  The American Gold Star Mothers are a group of mothers who have lost 
sons and daughters who served in the armed services. The group also 
assists veterans and their dependents in submitting claims to the 
Veterans Affairs Department.
  The Gold Star Mothers are a true representation of the many levels of 
service and sacrifice that exists in the defense of our country. Like 
many members across the country, the Gold Star Mothers in my district 
of El Paso, Texas, remind us of the never-ending bond between families. 
They remind us of the sacrifice that families of veterans make as they 
endure the fears and concerns of having loved ones overseas, and the 
loss of loved ones who never return.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues and this House to swiftly pass the 
resolution before us.

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