[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 185 (Monday, September 25, 1995)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 49489-49490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23918]




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Part VII





The President





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 Proclamation 6826--Gold Star Mother's Day, 1995
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                Proclamation 6826 of September 21, 1995

                
Gold Star Mother's Day, 1995

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Countless Americans have traveled to Washington, D.C., 
                to visit the new Korean War Veterans Memorial and to 
                pay their respects at the many other monuments honoring 
                the members of our Armed Forces. These sites are places 
                for reflection, pride, and patriotism, not only for the 
                men and women who served and those who lost loved ones, 
                but also for every citizen who values the sacrifices to 
                which these monuments bear witness.

                As we look upon America's public memorials, we also 
                remember the unseen tributes that dwell in homes and 
                hearts across the country--the personal mementos and 
                memories treasured by mothers who have lost a child in 
                military service. Our Gold Star Mothers reflect the 
                legacy of their sons' and daughters' bravery and ensure 
                that their children will never be forgotten--that their 
                courage will inspire new generations.

                Watching a beloved child go off to war is one of the 
                hardest things a parent can endure. America's Gold Star 
                Mothers proudly stood this test and suffered the 
                terrible anxiety of waiting for word of their loved 
                ones. Each of these heroic women was also called upon 
                to bear the greatest hardship of all--the cruel truth 
                that her son or daughter would never return.

                These mothers gave their most cherished gift so that 
                our Nation could live in liberty and so that people 
                around the globe could be freed from tyranny and 
                oppression. And Gold Star Mothers continue a proud 
                tradition of service, helping veterans with 
                disabilities through voluntary service in VA medical 
                facilities. Bringing comfort to those who suffered for 
                our country, Gold Star Mothers exemplify the gratitude 
                and honor each citizen owes to America's veterans.

                This year, the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 
                II, evokes many powerful emotions--pride in victory, 
                sorrow in loss, and hope for a future of world peace. 
                At times such as these, we join with Gold Star Mothers 
                in remembering their children's dedication to duty and 
                their ultimate sacrifice. We pray that these mothers 
                can find solace in knowing that their sons and 
                daughters helped to keep the beacon of peace and 
                freedom burning, lighting the way to a better world.

                In recognition of the outstanding courage of our Gold 
                Star Mothers, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 
                115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895), has designated 
                the last Sunday in September as ``Gold Star Mother's 
                Day'' and has authorized and requested the President to 
                issue a proclamation in observance of this day.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 
                24, 1995, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call upon the 
                American people to observe this day with appropriate 
                programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor our 
                Gold Star Mothers. 

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and of the 
                Independence of the United States of America the two 
                hundred and twentieth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 95-23918
Filed 9-22-95; 10:41 am]
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