Sec. 1085. Sense of Senate on Gold Star Families Remembrance Week

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The Senate makes the following findings: The last Sunday in September— is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895). Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes There is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States.

A gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces. The members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States. The selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States.

The sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten. It is the sense of the Senate that the Senate— designates the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Sec. 1085

Sense of Senate on Gold Star Families Remembrance Week

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