# Gold Star Families Remembrance Week

This resolution officially designates the week of September 24-30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week" across the United States. Gold Star families are those who have lost a loved one—a spouse, parent, child, or sibling—while they were serving in the U.S. military. The gold star is a symbol of this sacrifice, traditionally displayed in windows by families who've lost someone in military service.

What this means in practice is that the federal government is setting aside this specific week to honor and remember these families and the service members they lost. It's a formal recognition that encourages Americans to acknowledge the profound sacrifices made by military families. During this week, government buildings may display flags or banners, and communities might hold ceremonies or events to pay respects. The resolution doesn't create any new laws or programs—it's more of an official statement that says this week matters and deserves national attention.

This type of resolution doesn't directly affect your daily life or finances, but it does serve an important cultural purpose. It gives Gold Star families official recognition of their loss at the national level and encourages Americans to pause and remember the human cost of military service. If you have family members who are Gold Star families, this designation provides a formal moment each year when the nation collectively honors their sacrifice. For everyone else, it's a reminder to think about and support the families in our communities who have lost loved ones in military service.

A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Hyde-Smith, Cindy

 <p>This resolution designates the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.</p>