H.Res. 1332

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1332 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1332

Supporting the designation of February 1, as ``Blue Star Mother's 
Day''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 2, 2026

Mrs. Miller-Meeks submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of February 1, as ``Blue Star Mother's 
Day''.

Whereas Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service 
organization on February 2, 1942, with the purpose of uniting mothers 
with sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas, on February 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of the Armed Forces held 
their first meeting in Michigan, and February 1, 2026, is the 84th 
anniversary of that meeting;
Whereas, on February 6, 1942, the organization was discussed in the 
Congressional Record, and chapters then formed in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, 
Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, and Washington;
Whereas, on July 14, 1960, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received its 
charter from Congress (Public Law 86-653);
Whereas Blue Star Mothers make enormous sacrifices while their sons and 
daughters are providing for the defense of the United States;
Whereas Blue Star Mothers pack and ship thousands of care packages every year to 
members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas, volunteer to help 
homeless veterans, provide support for wounded warriors, visit with 
hospitalized veterans, honor fallen heroes during funeral services, and 
offer a compassionate community for the mothers of men and women of the 
Armed Forces serving in harm's way;
Whereas Blue Star Mothers promote the values of the United States, demonstrate a 
patriotic spirit, and advance a national sense of pride and appreciation 
for the men and women of the Armed Forces;
Whereas there are 198 active chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., 
throughout the United States, representing thousands of military 
families; and
Whereas February 1, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``Blue Star 
Mother's Day'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Blue Star Mother's Day'', 
which honors and recognizes--
(A) the contributions of the members of the Blue 
Star Mothers of America, Inc.; and
(B) the important role Blue Star Mothers play in 
supporting each other and members and veterans of the 
Armed Forces; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States--
(A) to observe ``Blue Star Mother's Day''; and
(B) to support the work of local chapters of the 
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
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