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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize the Gold Star Dads of
4America, the fathers of the brave men and women who made the
5ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Gold Star Dads of America organization was
7created to bring together fathers in a single community to
8honor and remember their children and to support one another in
9their loss; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The Gold Star Dads of America manage Operation
11Noble Warrior, an ongoing support mechanism to assist United
12States military veterans and their families; the project serves
13to benefit veterans who have suffered debilitating
14catastrophic injuries, including severe Post Traumatic Stress
15Disorder, while serving in the U.S. armed forces; and
 
16    WHEREAS, The Gold Star Dads of America also conduct
17survivor outreach service projects that directly aid our Gold
18Star Families; the purpose of this outreach is to help the
19military deliver on its commitment to the families of the
20fallen; and
 
21    WHEREAS, These outreach and veteran assistance projects

 

 

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1provide public awareness and create a positive outlet for the
2military and civilian communities to unite in a single effort;
3and
 
4    WHEREAS, It is imperative that we as a nation never forget
5the ultimate sacrifice made by members of our armed forces and
6the devastating impact their deaths have had on family,
7friends, and especially fathers; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we honor the Gold Star Dads of America and pledge our continued
11support for their efforts to aid members and families from
12every branch of service who have suffered catastrophic injuries
13while serving our nation; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to the Illinois chapter of the Gold Star Dads of
16America as a symbol of our deepest esteem and respect.