A resolution designating April 5, 2016, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Bill: 114-sres-413
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2016-04-05
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Military personnel and dependents

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2016-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1676; text as passed Senate: CR S1675)

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-04-05
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates April 5, 2016, as Gold Star Wives Day.</p> <p> Recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.</p>

action_date: 2016-04-05
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Designates April 5, 2016, as Gold Star Wives Day.</p> <p> Recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 413 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 5, 2016 Mr. Burr (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , and Mr. Heller ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 5, 2016, 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, 2016, marks the 71st 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

That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2016, 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 that 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.