[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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                       HONORING MR. ARTHUR HUGHES

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2022

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Arthur Hughes, a constituent of Georgia's Thirteenth Congressional 
District, for his efforts to recognize the fathers whose sons or 
daughters gave their lives in the line of duty. Mr. Hughes' commitment 
to this goal led to the dedication of highway (State Route 139) as 
``Gold Star Fathers Highway''.
  We know our Gold Star Families to be the relatives of American 
service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The honor of a ``Gold 
Star'' is given posthumously to honor the service member and uplift 
their family.
  Gold Star Fathers' collective grief and anguish show that our service 
members do not go into the armed forces alone, but with the support of 
their loved ones. As a grateful nation, it is imperative that we honor 
the Gold Star Fathers across the country who contributed so much to 
support our American heroes.
  Since 1936, our nation has set time aside each year to formally 
recognize and uplift Gold Star Mothers. However, we have not yet 
codified any observance to include Gold Star Fathers in the same 
respect. It is to this end that Mr. Hughes seeks to shed light on the 
fathers of our fallen heroes.
  He is not the only Georgian who has undertaken this pursuit. Georgia 
State Representative Rhonda Burnough has long made increasing the 
recognition for Gold Star Fathers a cornerstone of her work in the 
state legislature. It was her diligence that led to formalizing the 
statewide recognition of Gold Star Fathers on the ninth of November 
each year.
  The unwavering commitment to our service members and their families 
that these stalwart citizens embody is a selfless form of diligence and 
service that we should seek to emulate as a nation. It is the bare 
minimum we can do for those who gave all in service to our great 
nation. The efforts of these Georgians are commendable to the highest 
degree.
  May God Bless our Armed Forces and may God Bless America.

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