[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 875 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 875

 Designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as ``Blue 
                          Star Welcome Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 25, 2024

   Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Sullivan) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as ``Blue 
                          Star Welcome Week''.

Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them 
        with their neighbors--individuals and organizations--to create vibrant 
        communities of mutual support;
Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the second to 
        last Saturday in September and concluding 8 days thereafter as ``Blue 
        Star Welcome Week'';
Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate recognizes the 600,000 active 
        duty and transitioning military families who move to new communities 
        each year;
Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur 
        during the summer; and
Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of 
        military families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 21, 2024, through September 29, 
        2024, as ``Blue Star Welcome Week'';
            (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service 
        members, transitioning veterans, and their families;
            (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families 
        feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian 
        communities; and
            (4) encourages civilians across the United States to 
        welcome military-connected families into their communities.
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