S.Res. 110 – A resolution designating April 5, 2021, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1529; text: CR S1528)

March 15, 2021

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1529; text: CR S1528)

March 15, 2021

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Sen. Christopher A. CoonsD-DE · Mar 16, 2021

Mr. President, in accordance with rule XXVI, paragraph 2 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent, for myself as chairman of the Select Committee on Ethics and for Senator James…

Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Mar 15, 2021

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. 110, S. Res. 111, S.…

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Agreed to SenateIssued March 15, 2021

III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 110

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 15, 2021

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

RESOLUTION

Designating April 5, 2021, 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, 2021, marks the 76th 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, 2021, 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.