H.C.R. 8 Enrolled

RESOLUTION HONORING GOLD AND BLUE
STAR MOTHERS
2002 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: J. Morgan Philpot
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes the members of
American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, and Blue Star Mothers of America,
Incorporated, for their sacrifices and for their patriotic support of the United States. The
resolution also encourages members of the immediate families of individuals serving in the
armed forces to display the Blue Star Service Banner during the period in which the armed
forces are engaged in the war on terrorism.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, created in 1917, the Blue Star Service Banner was a common site in America's
neighborhoods during World Wars I and II;
WHEREAS, the Blue Star Service Banner was displayed by families with a son or daughter
serving in the armed forces;
WHEREAS, display of the Blue Star Service Banner honors and recognizes the men and
women in uniform, and demonstrates to all Americans how many families have a personal stake
in the war on terrorism;
WHEREAS, the members of American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, and Blue Star
Mothers of America, Incorporated, merit recognition for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and
patriotic support of the United States;
WHEREAS, the American Legion has instituted a program known as "Operation
Reconnect" which endeavors to reconnect the men and women of the armed forces of the United
States to local communities;
WHEREAS, by providing information and services to the members of the armed forces
through the American Legion's "Operation Reconnect" program, it is hoped that the members of
today's armed forces will understand the importance of belonging to an organization that is fighting
for their interests and the interests of all veterans;

WHEREAS, the American Legion also offers assistance, information, and services to military
personnel and their families;
WHEREAS, during the period in which the armed forces are engaged in the war on terrorism,
the American Legion encourages Legionnaires and local American Legion posts to purchase and
present Blue Star Service Banners to the families in their communities who have a relative serving
in the war on terrorism; and
WHEREAS, by displaying the Blue Star Service Banner in the windows of their homes, these
families display their pride and patriotism and provide a potent reminder that the war on terrorism
reaches close to everyone's home:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, recognizes the members of the American Gold Star Mothers,
Incorporated, and Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, for their sacrifices and for their
dedicated and patriotic support of the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Legislature and the Governor encourage members of the
immediate family of individuals serving in the armed forces to display the Blue Star Service Banner
during the period in which the armed forces are engaged in the war on terrorism.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the American Legion,
the Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, and the American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated.

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