[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2937]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 522--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH 
     SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 AS ``GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK''

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 522

       Whereas the last Sunday in September--
       (1) is designated as ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' under 
     section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and
       (2) was first designated as ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' 
     under the Joint Resolution entitled ``Joint Resolution 
     designating the last Sunday in September as `Gold Star 
     Mother's Day', and for other purposes'', approved June 23, 
     1936 (49 Stat. 1895);
       Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by 
     the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United 
     States;
       Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in 
     the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces;
       Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, 
     through their service, bear the burden of protecting the 
     freedom of the people of the United States;
       Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members 
     and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices 
     made by the families of those individuals, inspires all 
     individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work 
     diligently for the good of United States; and
       Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen 
     members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of 
     the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 
     29, 2018 as ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week'';
       (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the 
     families of members of the Armed Forces who have made the 
     ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the 
     United States and by the families of veterans of the Armed 
     Forces; and
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by--
       (A) performing acts of service and good will in their 
     communities; and
       (B) celebrating families in which loved ones have made the 
     ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy 
     life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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