HR 520 — A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   3387

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 520
                                                Session of
                                                  2026

     INTRODUCED BY KERWIN, VENKAT, SMITH, STAMBAUGH, POWELL,
        ANDERSON, BRENNAN, HARKINS, M. MACKENZIE, KUTZ, GUENST, COOK,
        JAMES, STAATS, GREINER, PICKETT, GAYDOS, BOROWSKI, WATRO,
        KHAN, LEADBETER, BANTA, STEELE, DELOZIER, HAMM, MALAGARI,
        KAUFFMAN AND MENTZER, MAY 8, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
        PREPAREDNESS, MAY 8, 2026


                                 A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in
 2      Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Throughout this nation's history, the men and women
 4   of the United States Armed Forces have placed the nation's
 5   security before their own, fulfilling their duty in the face of
 6   grave danger; and
 7      WHEREAS, During World War I, Service Flags were displayed in
 8   homes, businesses, schools and churches to indicate, by the use
 9   of a blue star, each active service member in the United States
10   military; and
11      WHEREAS, A gold star placed over a blue star came to signify
12   those service members who had given their lives for their
13   country and the devotion and sacrifice of the families they left
14   behind; and
15      WHEREAS, In 1928, the Gold Star tradition was formalized in
16   Washington, DC, when mothers who had lost sons and daughters in
 1   military service formed American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., a
 2   nondenominational, nonprofit and nonpolitical organization; and
 3         WHEREAS, In 1936, the Congress of the United States
 4   designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's
 5   Day," a national observance that continues each year; and
 6         WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is home to many Gold Star Mothers whose
 7   sons and daughters made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the
 8   United States; and
 9         WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's Gold Star Mothers are remarkable
10   patriots who continue to serve their communities by promoting
11   good citizenship, supporting members of the United States Armed
12   Forces and veterans and providing comfort to families of fallen
13   service members; and
14         WHEREAS, Though they carry a profound burden of grief, Gold
15   Star Mothers demonstrate extraordinary courage and resilience,
16   ensuring that the legacy of this nation's fallen heroes endures;
17   and
18         WHEREAS, The service members of Pennsylvania who gave their
19   lives in times of war and armed conflict are remembered with the
20   deepest respect, gratitude and honor; therefore be it
21         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
22   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognize September 27, 2026, as
23   "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
24         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
25   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acknowledge Pennsylvania's Gold
26   Star Mothers and all Gold Star Families for their sacrifice,
27   courage and enduring contributions to their communities and this
28   nation; and be it further
29         RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
30   the American Gold Star Mother's, Inc., 2128 Leroy Place NW,

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