THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 29

Author: Salas (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/15/19

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/13/19

SUBJECT: Blue Star Mothers of America Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes May 2019 as Blue Star Mothers of America Month in California, as specified.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service organization on February 2, 1942, to unite mothers who had sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces.
2. The nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit organization was chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1960.
3. Persons eligible for membership in the organization include mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, grandmothers, or the legal guardians of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces, or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from, the Armed Forces.
4. The work of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., includes providing support for active duty service personnel and their families, promoting patriotism, and assisting various veteran organizations, such as the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
5. The dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of the devoted members of the Blue Stars Mothers of America, Inc., merit recognition.

This resolution:

1. Recognizes the month of May 2019 as “Blue Star Mothers of America Month” in California.
2. Encourages all residents of the state to take some time during the month of May 2019 to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifice of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
3. Recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 190 (Salas, Resolution Chapter 81, Statutes of 2018) recognized May 2018 as Blue Star Mothers of America Month in California, as specified.

ACR 79 (Salas, Resolution Chapter 71, Statutes of 2017) recognized May 2017 as Blue Star Mothers of America Month, as specified.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/21/19)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/21/19)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/22/19 15:35:54

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 29

Author:(Salas)

As Introduced Ver:February 15, 2019

Majority vote

SUMMARY:

Recognizes May 2019 as Blue Star Mothers of America Month in California.

Major Provisions

1. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service organization on February 2, 1942, to unite mothers who had sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces. The nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit organization was chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1960.
2. Persons eligible for membership in the organization include mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, grandmothers, or the legal guardians of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces, or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from, the Armed Forces.
3. The work of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., includes providing support for active duty service personnel and their families, promoting patriotism, and assisting various veteran organizations, such as the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
4. The work of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is increasingly important with the hundreds of thousands of United States Armed Forces men and women who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the global war on terrorism, and with the continued deployments of the California National Guard and our active duty military and its reserve components.
5. The dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of the devoted members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., merit recognition.
6. The Blue Star Flag is the official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the United States Armed Forces during a period of war or armed conflict in which the nation may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.
7. The Blue Star Flag was designed and patented by World War I Army Captain Robert L. Queisser of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front lines and the flag quickly became an unofficial symbol of a child in service.

COMMENTS:

None

According to the Author:

Blue Star Mothers of America provide substantial support for active duty service personnel, promote patriotism, assist Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts. They are mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians who have children in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans. The enduring commitment, courage, and sacrifice that Blue Star Mothers display every single day to support our troops and veterans exemplify the best of American values and patriotism. We must strive to support mothers of active service members and veterans just as they support the heroes who serve and defend our country.

Arguments in Support:

None on file

Arguments in Opposition:

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS:

No fiscal impact

VOTES:

ASM RULES: 11-0-1

YES: Cooley, Carrillo, Flora, Grayson, Kamlager-Dove, Maienschein, Mathis, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Robert Rivas, Wicks

ABS, ABST OR NV: Cunningham

UPDATED:

VERSION: February 15, 2019

CONSULTANT: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000445

Date of Hearing: May 9, 2019

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 29 (

Author:Salas) – As Introduced Ver:February 15, 2019

SUBJECT: Blue Star Mothers of America Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizes May 2019 as Blue Star Mothers of America Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service organization on February 2, 1942, to unite mothers who had sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces. The nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit organization was chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1960.
2. Persons eligible for membership in the organization include mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, grandmothers, or the legal guardians of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces, or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from, the Armed Forces.
3. The work of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., includes providing support for active duty service personnel and their families, promoting patriotism, and assisting various veteran organizations, such as the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
4. The work of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is increasingly important with the hundreds of thousands of United States Armed Forces men and women who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the global war on terrorism, and with the continued deployments of the California National Guard and our active duty military and its reserve components.
5. The dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of the devoted members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., merit recognition.
6. The Blue Star Flag is the official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the United States Armed Forces during a period of war or armed conflict in which the nation may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.
7. The Blue Star Flag was designed and patented by World War I Army Captain Robert L. Queisser of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front lines and the flag quickly became an unofficial symbol of a child in service.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

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