[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 134 (Thursday, September 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1314]
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                         GOLD STAR MOTHER'S DAY

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                             HON. TOM RICE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2015

  Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of our Gold Star Mothers.
  As we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our 
nation, we pay tribute to their families, who have made tremendous 
sacrifice for the sake of our country. On this day, we give due honor 
to those mothers whose sons or daughters have given their lives while 
defending our nation.
  The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 
designated the last Sunday in September as ``Gold Star Mother's Day.''
  Now, therefore, I, Tom Rice by virtue of the authority vested in me 
as representative of the Seventh District of the state of South 
Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2015 to be Gold Star 
Mother's Day. I encourage the American people to display the flag and 
hold appropriate ceremonies as an expression of our nation's sympathy 
and respect for our Gold Star Mothers.

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