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PA HR310
Resolution
Status
9/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne McNeill
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AI Summary
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Designates September 28, 2025, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family Day" in Pennsylvania to honor families who lost military service members in the line of duty
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Gold Star families receive a Gold Star to commemorate a service member's death, a tradition originating from World War I when blue stars on Service Flags were replaced with gold stars after a combat death
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American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. was founded by Grace Darling Seibold after she lost her son George Vaughn Seibold while he served in France during World War I
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Congress originally designated the last Sunday of September as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936, which President Obama expanded to include all family members in 2011
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The designation recognizes the impact of military loss on Gold Star family members including parents, siblings, and children
Legislative Description
Designating September 28, 2025, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family Day" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
12/16/2025