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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—APR. 12, 2003

117 STAT. 2943

Whereas the Blue Star Flag is the official flag authorized by law, at section 901 of title 36, United States Code, to be displayed in honor of a family member serving the United States on active duty in the Armed Forces during a period of war or hostilities, while the Gold Star may be displayed in honor of a family member who has made the ultimate sacrifice for the Nation; Whereas for over 85 years, families have proudly displayed the Blue Star Flag showing United States service personnel the honor and pride that is taken in their sacrifices for freedom; Whereas the flag may be displayed by members of the immediate family of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the flag may be flown by families with a service member stationed either domestically or overseas; Whereas the display of the flag in the front window of a home shows a family’s pride in their loved one and is a reminder that preserving America’s freedom demands great sacrifice; and Whereas such a reminder is especially timely during the current conflict with Iraq and the global war on terrorism: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress— (1) honors members of the United States Armed Forces and their families; (2) calls on all Americans to honor the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families, to recognize the importance of the Blue Star Flag and the Gold Star and their symbolism of the devotion and service of the members of the United States Armed Forces, and to advance awareness of the Blue Star Flag and the Gold Star through all appropriate information and media channels; and (3) encourages the families of members of the Armed Forces to proudly display the Blue Star Flag or, if their loved one has made the ultimate sacrifice, the Gold Star. SEC. 2. The authority on which this resolution rests is the authority of Congress to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper as provided in Article I, section 8 of the United States Constitution. Agreed to April 11, 2003.

ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Apr. 12, 2003 [S. Con. Res. 38]

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Friday, April 11, 2003, or Saturday, April 12, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, April 28, 2003, or until such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day

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