[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4557]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 348--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24 THROUGH 
     SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AS ``GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK''

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH (for herself and Mr. Warnock) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 348

       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 the 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 24 through September 
     30, 2023, as ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week'';
       (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by--
       (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made 
     the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect 
     the United States; and
       (B) 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 made the 
     ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy 
     life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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