senate resolution no.89

Senators Outman, Bellino, Brinks, Daley, Geiss, Huizenga, Singh, Theis, Webber and Wojno offered the following resolution:

A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2024, 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, 2024, 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.