WASHINGTON, D.C.— On May 25 – ahead of the Memorial Day weekend – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) introduced the bipartisan resolution, which designates November 9th each year as “Gold Star Father’s Day,” nationally.
“There is currently no federal or national recognition for Gold Star Father’s Day,” said Congressman Johnson. “My friend and colleague Congressman Ferguson and I agree that needs to change. Just like mothers, who have had this designation since 1936, we want to honor fathers who have lost children in service to the United States of America and recognize their unimaginable loss.”
“We ask everything of our servicemembers, but we also ask a great deal of their loved ones,” said Congressman Ferguson. “Gold Star family members carry on the legacy of these American heroes, and our nation is forever grateful for their selfless sacrifices and immense strength. I commend Congressman Johnson for introducing this resolution to honor the fathers of our fallen, and I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation to designate Gold Star Father’s Day so that we may ensure those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered for generations.”
The bipartisan effort stems from 2018 in Georgia’s General Assembly, where State Rep. Rhonda Burnough (D-77 Riverdale) introduced the unanimously passed H.R. 655, which designated November 9th as Gold Star Father’s Day in Georgia.
The resolution is supported by: Gold Star Awareness Inc., Freedom Voice Inc., Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS) and EOD Warrior Foundation.
Read the bill HERE.
Original source can be found here.
