S.Res. 197Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2021, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Sponsored by Roy BluntSen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Introduced April 29, 2021

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The Senate adopts a resolution supporting the designation of May 1, 2021 as “Silver Star Service Banner Day.” The day is meant to honor wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces and veterans, symbolized by the Silver Star Service Banner. The resolution encourages the American public to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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  • The Senate formally supports designating May 1, 2021 as “Silver Star Service Banner Day.”
  • It calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with suitable programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2368; text: CR S2368)

April 29, 2021

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2368; text: CR S2368)

April 29, 2021

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Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim KaineD-VA · Apr 29, 2021

Madam 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. 196, S. Res. 197, S.…

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III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 197

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 29, 2021

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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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.