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S.Res. 166Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2019, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Sponsored by Roy BluntSen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Introduced April 11, 2019

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The Senate adopts a resolution that backs the designation of May 1, 2019 as “Silver Star Service Banner Day.” The resolution honors wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces and encourages the public to recognize the day with appropriate activities. It mainly affects veterans, their families, and the broader U.S. public who may observe the day.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate formally supports naming May 1, 2019 “Silver Star Service Banner Day.”
  • It urges all Americans to observe the day with suitable programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor wounded and ill service members.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2443)

April 11, 2019

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2443)

April 11, 2019

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Apr 11, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 163, 164, 165, 166,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued April 11, 2019

III

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 166

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 11, 2019

Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2019, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces;

Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States;

Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose;

Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying;

Whereas the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and

Whereas May 1, 2019, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the designation of May 1, 2019, as Silver Star Service Banner Day; and

(2)

calls upon the people of the United States to observe Silver Star Service Banner Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.