Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 118-hres-1447
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2024-09-12
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action: action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-09-12
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Costa , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Mace , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Barr , Mr. Williams of New York , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Keating , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Manning , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Nickel , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Mann , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Deluzio , Mr. Lopez , Mr. Peters , Mr. Guthrie , and Mr. Balderson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

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 was killed while defending the Nation; 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 should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of 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 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 goodwill in their communities; and (B) celebrating the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.