Honoring the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America.
WHEREAS, The members of Blue Star Mothers of America have
long rendered exceptional service to families and U.S. military
personnel; and
WHEREAS, On January 22, 1942, Army Captain George Maines ran
an advertisement in the Flint News-Advertiser calling for mothers
of members of the U.S. armed forces to come together; the following
month, on February 1, 300 mothers held their first meeting in Flint,
Michigan, and in 1960, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received
its charter from the U.S. Congress; a nonpartisan, nonpolitical,
and nonsectarian organization, BSMA is composed of mothers,
stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal
guardians whose children are serving in the military or who have
achieved the status of veteran; and
WHEREAS, Today, at least 10 Texas chapters across the state
are included in the more than 200 Blue Star Mothers of America
chapters that represent thousands of military families in the
United States; among their many contributions, BSMA members ship
care packages to military personnel who are deployed overseas,
visit hospitalized veterans, assist veterans organizations, and
join together to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in
defense of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Committed to supporting our troops, our veterans,
and the families of those who so bravely serve, Blue Star Mothers of
America fosters a community of compassion while promoting
patriotism and a sense of pride and appreciation for all members of
the U.S. armed forces; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers
of America for their important work and extend to all those
associated with the chapters sincere best wishes for the future.
