A resolution designating April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day".
This is a Senate resolution that designates April 5, 2025 as “Gold Star Wives Day.” It honors the sacrifices of the surviving spouses and families of fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces and recognizes the work of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports these families. The resolution notes the organization’s historical ties to its founding in 1945 (with help from Eleanor Roosevelt) and marks April 5, 2025 as the 80th anniversary of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. It encourages all Americans to observe the day to raise awareness of the organization’s contributions and its role in supporting surviving spouses and families. This is a ceremonial designation; it does not create new rights or authorize spending. It serves to formally acknowledge and promote awareness of the Gold Star Wives’ mission and the organization’s impact.
Key Points
- 1The resolution designates April 5, 2025, as “Gold Star Wives Day.”
- 2It honors the contributions and dedication of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. and its members to surviving spouses and children of fallen service members.
- 3It recognizes the organization’s mission to provide advocacy, services, support, and friendship to these families.
- 4It notes the historical origin: the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was on April 5, 1945, and the organization was formed with help from Eleanor Roosevelt.
- 5It encourages observance by the American people to raise awareness of the organization’s contributions and its important role in the lives of surviving families.