[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2013

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that my colleagues join 
me in recognizing the Blue Star Mothers of America, a national 
organization of military mothers devoted to supporting our nation's 
armed forces. Representatives LaMalfa, Swalwell, and Roby have joined 
me in introducing a resolution naming the month of August as ``Blue 
Star Mothers of America Month.''
  I am proud to say that the East Valley Blue Star Mothers, a local 
chapter of the organization, meets in my district. They have dedicated 
themselves to supporting soldiers overseas, wounded warriors, families 
of fallen soldiers, as well as all veterans, homeless or thriving. They 
organize visits to VA hospitals, participate in Veteran's and Memorial 
Day events, and send care packages to homesick troops protecting our 
freedom abroad.
  Founded in 1941, Blue Star Mothers of America boast 11,000 members 
brought together by their sons' and daughters' service. Chapters 
flourish in 42 states, and in all corners of my own state, Arizona. 
Blue Star Mothers are unsung heroes of the ongoing fight to preserve 
our country's safety and liberty.
  The Blue Star Mothers are a truly patriotic organization and deserve 
our body's commendation. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
recognizing the Blue Star Mothers of America for their service to their 
communities, to our country, and to all of us individually.

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