This measure would proclaim September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California.

This measure would proclaim September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California.

This measure would proclaim September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California.

WHEREAS, The history of Gold Star Families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war; and

WHEREAS, The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of servicemen or servicewomen hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the service and a gold star for those who have perished; and

WHEREAS, The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and the Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II; and

WHEREAS, Since 2009, United States President Barack Obama has issued annual proclamations designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day; and

WHEREAS, The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and

WHEREAS, Since the start of the War on Terrorism more than 6,800 members of the United States Armed Forces have lost their lives; and

WHEREAS, The families of our fallen soldiers have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country; and

WHEREAS, All Gold Star Families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Supporting Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones to combat demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future; and

WHEREAS, As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star Families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly shall transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The history of Gold Star Families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war; and

WHEREAS, The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of servicemen or servicewomen hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the service and a gold star for those who have perished; and

WHEREAS, The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and the Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II; and

WHEREAS, Since 2009, United States President Barack Obama has issued annual proclamations designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day; and

WHEREAS, The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and

WHEREAS, Since the start of the War on Terrorism more than 6,800 members of the United States Armed Forces have lost their lives; and

WHEREAS, The families of our fallen soldiers have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country; and

WHEREAS, All Gold Star Families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Supporting Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones to combat demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future; and

WHEREAS, As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star Families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly shall transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The history of Gold Star Families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war; and

WHEREAS, The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of servicemen or servicewomen hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the service and a gold star for those who have perished; and

WHEREAS, The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and the Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II; and

WHEREAS, Since 2009, United States President Barack Obama has issued annual proclamations designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day; and

WHEREAS, The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and

WHEREAS, Since the start of the War on Terrorism more than 6,800 members of the United States Armed Forces have lost their lives; and

WHEREAS, The families of our fallen soldiers have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country; and

WHEREAS, All Gold Star Families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Supporting Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones to combat demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future; and

WHEREAS, As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star Families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly shall transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 192

Author: Salas (D) and Acosta (R), et al.

Introduced: 3/5/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/13/18

SUBJECT: Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The history of Gold Star Families began in the United States after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war.
2. The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of servicemen or servicewomen hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the service and a gold star for those who have perished.
3. The United States began observing Gold Star Mother's Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and the Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II.
4. The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them. The families of our fallen soldiers have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country.
5. All Gold Star Families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States.
6. Supporting Gold Star Families who have lost loves ones to combat demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future.

This resolution proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day in California.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/15/18)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/15/18)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/15/18 14:21:28

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 192

Author:(Salas and Acosta)

As Introduced Ver:March 5, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The history of Gold Star Families began in the United States after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war.
2. The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of servicemen or servicewomen hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the service and a gold star for those who have perished.
3. The United States began observing Gold Star Mother's Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and the Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II.
4. The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them. The families of our fallen soldiers have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country.
5. All Gold Star Families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States.
6. Supporting Gold Star Families who have lost loves ones to combat demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future.

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003775

Date of Hearing: August 6, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 192 (

Author:Salas) – As Introduced Ver:March 5, 2018

SUBJECT: Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day.

SUMMARY: Proclaims September 30, 2018, as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The history of Gold Star Families began in the United States after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war.
2. The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of servicemen or servicewomen hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the service and a gold star for those who have perished.
3. The United States began observing Gold Star Mother’s Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and the Gold Star Wives was formed before the end of World War II.
4. The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them. The families of our fallen soldiers have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country.
5. All Gold Star Families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States.
6. Supporting Gold Star Families who have lost loves ones to combat demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800