[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 162 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6553]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 368--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2021, THROUGH OCTOBER 
                 3, 2021, AS ``BLUE STAR WELCOME WEEK''

  Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 368

       Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military 
     families by connecting them with their neighbors, both 
     individuals and organizations, to create vibrant communities 
     of mutual support;
       Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week 
     beginning the last Saturday in September and concluding 9 
     days thereafter as ``Blue Star Welcome Week'';
       Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate 
     recognizes the 600,000 active duty and transitioning military 
     families who move to new communities each year;
       Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station 
     (PCS) moves occur during the summer;
       Whereas only 27 percent of military family respondents to 
     the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey published by Blue 
     Star Families reported that they feel a sense of belonging to 
     their local civilian community; and
       Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being 
     and readiness of military families: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, 
     as ``Blue Star Welcome Week'';
       (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service 
     members, transitioning veterans, and their families;
       (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families 
     feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian 
     communities; and
       (4) encourages civilians across the United States to 
     welcome military-connected families into their communities.

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