PRINTER'S NO. 609
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
91
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO, COLLETT, ARGALL, BREWSTER, BROOKS,
BROWN, COSTA, CULVER, HUTCHINSON, MARTIN, PHILLIPS-HILL,
ROBINSON AND ROTHMAN, APRIL 18, 2023
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 18, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Spouses Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth honors the sacrifices made by the
spouses and families of the fallen members of the armed forces
of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., represents the
spouses and families of the members and veterans of the armed
forces who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-
connected disability; and
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;
and
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; and
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WHEREAS, The first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America,
Inc., was held on April 5, 1945; and
WHEREAS, April 5, 2023, marks the 78th anniversary of the
first meeting of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, The members and veterans of the armed forces 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; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate April 5, 2023, as "Gold
Star Spouses Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Commonwealth honor and recognize the
contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America,
Inc., and the dedication of the members of the organization to
the members and veterans of the armed forces; and be it further
RESOLVED, That "Gold Star Spouses Day" promote awareness of
the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star
Wives of America, Inc., to the members and veterans of the armed
forces and 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.
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