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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 420 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 420

         Designating April 5, 2012, as ``Gold Star Wives Day''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 17, 2012

    Mr. Burr (for himself and Mrs. Murray) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
         Designating April 5, 2012, as ``Gold Star Wives Day''.

Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the 
        fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States;
Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of 
        the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who 
        have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected 
        disability;
Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide 
        services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members 
        and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States;
Whereas, in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help 
        of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen 
        members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States;
Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 
        5, 1945;
Whereas April 5, 2012, marks the 67th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold 
        Star Wives of America, Inc.;
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear 
        the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; 
        and
Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the 
        Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates April 5, 2012, as ``Gold Star Wives Day'';
            (2) honors and recognizes--
                    (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star 
                Wives of America, Inc.; and
                    (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star 
                Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of 
                the Armed Forces of the United States; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of--
                    (A) the contributions and dedication of the members 
                of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and 
                veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
                    (B) the important role Gold Star Wives of America, 
                Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of 
                the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of 
                the United States.
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