This Senate resolution would designate August 1, 2025, as "Gold Star Children's Day." The text notes that families of fallen service members have been recognized since World War I with the gold star symbol, that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a law in 1936 declaring Gold Star Mother's Day, that the Senate has honored Gold Star Spouses annually since 2010, and that the Senate has honored Gold Star Children annually since 2021. The resolution's three actions are to (1) name August 1, 2025, as Gold Star Children's Day; (2) honor the sacrifices and hardships of children of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving; and (3) encourage the people of the United States to observe the day in support of those children. The resolution was submitted by Senators Roger Wicker and Mark Kelly and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
If the Senate adopts this resolution, it formally names August 1, 2025, as Gold Star Children's Day and asks the public to recognize and support children who lost a parent in military service. The text is a statement of recognition and encouragement for observance; it does not describe specific programs or benefits.
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The resolution's text says it honors the sacrifices and hardships of children of fallen members of the Armed Forces and recognizes a national debt of gratitude owed to those children and to service members who gave their lives. It also encourages the public to observe the day in support of those children.
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