Search Results: keywords:"sacrifice"

  • S. RES. 884 — Designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:251

    S. RES. 884 is a resolution from the 118th Congress that designates the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." It recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of military members and veterans who have died while serving...

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    The Senate wants to have a special week in 2024 to say thank you to the families of soldiers who died while helping keep the country safe. This week is called "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week," and everyone is encouraged to do good things to honor these brave families.

  • H. RES. 1226 — Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:615

    H. Res. 1226 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor and remember law enforcement officers who have died while on duty. It highlights the sacrifice and bravery of these officers and stresses the importance of providing law enforcement personnel with the necessary...

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    This is a special message from the House of Representatives to honor police officers who died while doing their jobs. It says thank you to these heroes and promises to help police officers stay safe.

  • H. RES. 1360 — Honoring former fire department chief Corey Comperatore who was killed while shielding his family during the attempted assassination of the former President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:210

    H. RES. 1360 is a resolution presented in the House of Representatives to honor Corey Comperatore, a former fire department chief who was killed while protecting his family during an attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. The resolution acknowledges...

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    H. RES. 1360 is a special message from the U.S. government saying thank you to a brave man named Corey Comperatore, who protected his family during a scary event. It also tells everyone that hurting people because of politics is really bad and should never happen.

  • S. RES. 667 — Expressing support for the designation of May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:257

    S. RES. 667 expresses the Senate's support for designating May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month." This resolution honors the over 1,300,000 members of the United States Armed Forces who have died in service to the country and recognizes the sacrifice of their families and...

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    In May, people are encouraged to think about and remember the brave soldiers who died while protecting the country. The Senate wants the President to remind everyone each year with a special message and to do kind things for veterans and their families.

  • H. RES. 946 — Recognizing Gold Shield Families and affirming that their sacrifices and difficulties should not be forgotten.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:241

    H. RES. 946 recognizes families of fallen first responders, referred to as Gold Shield Families, for their sacrifices when police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency service providers lose their lives while serving their communities. The resolution honors these families'...

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    This bill wants to say a big "thank you" to families of heroes like police officers and firefighters who died doing their jobs. It's a way to show respect and remember how brave these families are, even though the bill doesn't give them anything else like money.

  • S. RES. 791 — Designating August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:165

    S. RES. 791 proposes to establish August 1, 2024, as "Gold Star Children's Day." This resolution seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifices and challenges faced by children whose parents have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Senate encourages the...

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    On August 1, 2024, everyone is asked to remember and support kids whose moms or dads died while working in the military to keep people safe. It's a special day called "Gold Star Children's Day" to honor these brave children for their strength.

  • H. RES. 1447 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:415

    H. RES. 1447 aims to designate the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." This resolution is intended to honor and recognize the sacrifices of families who have lost loved ones in service to the United States military, as...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1447 is about saying thank you and remembering families who lost someone special who was protecting the country as a soldier. For one week in September 2024, everyone is encouraged to do kind things and remember these families and their brave loved ones.