[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2018

  Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
90th anniversary of the founding of the American Gold Star Mothers. 
American Gold Star Mothers dates to 1928 and was founded under the 
Wilson Administration by Grace Darling Seibold. In 1917, during WWI, 
families hung banners displaying a blue star for each loved one serving 
overseas and a gold star for each of those loved ones that made the 
ultimate sacrifice. Today, the American Gold Star Mothers organization 
continues to aid and comfort the families of men and women who died 
while serving their country.
   On March 24th the Southwest Florida Gold Star Mothers Chapter will 
hold an event commemorating the 90th anniversary of the American Gold 
Star Mothers and the 2nd observance of the National Vietnam War 
Veterans Day. We honor those mothers and families who have lost sons 
and daughters in recent conflicts around the world, and thank the 
Southwest Florida chapter for all they do for our fallen heroes and our 
community.

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