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IL HR0692

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/6/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 5, 2022 as Illinois Gold Star Spouses Day in the state of Illinois

  • 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

  • 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

  • Expresses gratitude to Illinois Gold Star Spouses for their sacrifices on behalf of the nation

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/15/2022
Rules3/1/2022

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