Bill Text: MI SR0005 | 2023-2024 | 102nd Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mother's Day.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-01 - Adopted [SR0005 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2023-SR0005-Introduced.html
senate resolution no.5
Senators Outman and Cherry offered the following resolution:
A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mother's Day.
Whereas, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is a national organization of mothers whose sons and daughters serve honorably in the nation's armed forces; and
Whereas, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded in Flint, Michigan, in 1942; and
Whereas, The purposes and activities of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., include all of the following:
· Perpetuating the memory of the men and women who have served our country as members of the armed forces;
· Welcoming home returning veterans;
· Visiting wounded veterans in hospitals and rehabilitation centers;
· Assisting in veterans ceremonies;
· Attending patriotic rallies and meetings;
· Maintaining true allegiance to the government of the United States;
· Upholding the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights;
· Caring for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons and daughters to the service of the nation; and
· Providing moral support for members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mother's Day; and be it further
Resolved, That we recognize the contributions that Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., has made to our state and nation.