Bill Text: MI SR0009 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2019, as Blue Star Mother's Day.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-05 - Adopted [SR0009 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2019-SR0009-Enrolled.html

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SR9, As Adopted by Senate, February 5, 2019

 

 

            Senators Outman, Wojno, Nesbitt, Lucido, Daley and Johnson offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 9.

            A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2019, 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, 2019, as Blue Star Mother's Day; and be it further

            Resolved, We recognize the contributions that Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., has made to our state and nation.