THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY KILLION, MICCARELLI, ADOLPH, AUMENT, BAKER, BARRAR, BEAR, BENNINGHOFF, BOBACK, BOYD, BRENNAN, CAUSER, COX, DiGIROLAMO, EMRICK, D. EVANS, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, GABLER, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GODSHALL, HAHN, HARHAI, HARHART, HEFFLEY, HELM, HENNESSEY, HESS, HICKERNELL, HORNAMAN, HUTCHINSON, KAUFFMAN, M. K. KELLER, W. KELLER, KNOWLES, LONGIETTI, MAJOR, MARSICO, MATZIE, MICOZZIE, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MUSTIO, OBERLANDER, PASHINSKI, PICKETT, READSHAW, ROCK, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, CULVER, SONNEY, STEVENSON, TOEPEL, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WATSON, ROSS, MARSHALL AND MILLER, APRIL 30, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, APRIL 30, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing May 2012 as "Blue Star Mothers of America Month" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded

as a patriotic service organization on February 2, 1942, to

unite mothers who had sons or daughters in the United States

Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, The nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory and

nonprofit organization was chartered by the Congress of the

United States in 1960; and

WHEREAS, Persons eligible for membership in the organization

include mothers and stepmothers who have sons or daughters who

are currently serving in the United States military or who are

honorably discharged veterans; and

WHEREAS, Family members and friends may become associate

members, and fathers of military personnel or veterans may join

the Dad's Association; and

WHEREAS, The work of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.,

includes providing support for active duty service personnel and

their families, promoting patriotism and assisting various

veterans organizations such as the American Gold Star Mothers,

Inc.; and

WHEREAS, The work of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.,

is increasingly important with the countless hundreds of

thousands of United States Armed Forces men and women who have

served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom,

the Global War on Terrorism and with the continued deployments

of the Pennsylvania National Guard and our active duty military

and its reserve components; and

WHEREAS, The dedication, sacrifice and hard work of the

devoted members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., merit

recognition; and

WHEREAS, The Blue Star Service Flag is the official banner

authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families

who have members serving in the United States Armed Forces

during a period of war or armed conflict the nation may be

engaged in for the duration of such hostilities; and

WHEREAS, The Blue Star Flag was designed and patented by

World War I Army Captain Robert L. Queisser of the 5th Ohio

Infantry who had two sons serving on the front lines and the

flag quickly became an unofficial symbol of a child in service;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May

2012 as "Blue Star Mothers of America Month" in Pennsylvania;

and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all

citizens of this Commonwealth to take some time during the month

of May 2012 to honor and recognize their dedication and

sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and

celebrate the history and contributions of Blue Star Mothers of

America, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.