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IL HR0692
Resolution
Status
4/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Designates April 5, 2022 as Illinois Gold Star Spouses Day in the state of Illinois
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Gold Star Spouses Day originated from Gold Star Mother's Day in 1936 and was formally created in 2010 to honor sacrifices made by military spouses whose spouses died in service
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Gold star lapel button was approved by U.S. Congress in 1947 as a gold star on purple background to represent service members who died in combat, presented to spouses or next of kin with national colors
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Expresses gratitude to Illinois Gold Star Spouses for their sacrifices on behalf of the nation
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Directs delivery of a copy of the resolution to the Governor of Illinois and the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Legislative Description
GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant
4/6/2022