WHEREAS, The work of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.,
provides support for active duty service personnel and families,
promotes patriotism and assists various veterans organizations,
including the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, The work of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.,
is increasingly important because of:
(1) the hundreds of thousands of United States Armed
Forces men and women who have served in Operation Enduring
Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on
Terrorism; and
(2) the ongoing deployments of the Pennsylvania National
Guard and our active duty military and its reserve
components;
and
WHEREAS, The dedication, sacrifice and hard work of the
devoted members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., merit
recognition; and
WHEREAS, The Blue Star Flag is an official banner authorized
by the Department of Defense to be displayed by families who
have members serving in the United States Armed Forces during a
period of war or hostility in the nation; and
WHEREAS, In 1917, 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
WHEREAS, The Blue Star Flag quickly became an unofficial
symbol used to represent a child in service; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
recognize the month of May 2022 as "Blue Star Mothers of America
Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
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