senate resolution no.105

Senators Outman and Barrett offered the following resolution:

A resolution to commemorate February 1, 2022, 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, In 1942, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded in Flint, Michigan; 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, 2022, 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.