The Day - History Revisited: Gold Star mother receives federal recognition - News from southeastern Connecticut theday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Cindy Tatum, American Gold Star Mothers Inc. national president, was the keynote speaker during the Memorial Day observance at the National Cemetery on Monday.
SACRAMENTO â Monday, Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) and the entire State Assembly honored and recognized the continued service of California Blue Star Mothers with Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 6, which recognizes May, 2021 as Blue Star Mothers of America Month in California.
The Blue Star Mothers of America was founded as a service organization during WWII to unite mothers who had sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces and continues to provide support for active duty service personnel and their families with over 7,500 members from approximately 200 Chapters throughout the nation.
âThe enduring commitment, courage, and sacrifice that Blue Star Mothers display every single day to support our troops and veterans represents the best of American values and patriotism,â said Assemblymember Salas. âThrough their tireless advocacy and volunteer work, Blue Star Mothers support the women and men in uniform who protect our nation. We must s