HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK 2024 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION PASSES SENATE
Bipartisan Legislation Designates Sept. 22-28 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, Elevating National Recognition for Families of the Fallen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today praised Senate approval of their bipartisan resolution to establish Sept. 22-28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
Approved by unanimous consent late Wednesday, the resolution (S.Res.884) calls for a dedicated week of national recognition and tribute to honor the profound sacrifices made by the families of U.S. military servicemembers who have given their lives in service to our country. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has long supported this legislation.
“Gold Star families embody patriotism at its greatest depths, having endured the loss of a loved one in service to our country. Their pain is a solemn reminder of the price of freedom,” Senator Hyde-Smith said. “It is our duty as Americans to honor their bravery and the unparalleled sacrifices made for our nation, and I am proud to have worked with Senator Warnock to pass this bipartisan resolution.”
“Our nation is forever indebted to the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. And their families, who also sacrificed immensely, deserve our nation’s recognition and steadfast support,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I am proud to once again work with Senator Hyde-Smith to recognize Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and honor the families of the servicemembers who sacrificed everything to keep our country safe. As the proud son of a veteran, I’ll always be a champion for our servicemembers, veterans and Gold Star families.”
“The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) appreciates Senators Hyde-Smith and Warnock for introducing the 2024 Gold Star Families Resolution to designate a full week to honor all of our nation’s Gold Star families,” said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS President and Founder. “Memorial Day exists to honor the fallen, but Gold Star Families Remembrance Week provides the opportunity to honor surviving military families themselves for their service and sacrifice for our nation.”
Hyde-Smith’s introduction of the Gold Star Families Week resolution in 2018 marked a historic first, establishing formal, national recognition of the sacrifices made by families of the fallen. Hyde-Smith and Warnock have introduced the resolution jointly since 2021.
This year’s observance of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week will follow Gold Star Mother’s Day, which has been commemorated by presidential proclamation since 1936 on the last Sunday of September.
Click here to read the 2024 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week resolution.
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