BLUE STAR MOTHERS DAY

House Bill 4347

Sponsor:  Rep. Tom Barrett

Committee:  Military and Veterans Affairs

Complete to 10-7-15

SUMMARY:

The bill would create a new act to designate February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day" to recognize the contributions that Blue Star Mothers have made to our state and nation.

According to the bill, Blue Star Mothers Day was founded in Flint in 1942.  It is a national organization of mothers whose sons and daughters serve honorably in the nation's armed forces.  The bill specifies that the purposes and activities of the organization include the following:

·         Perpetuating the memory of the men and women who have served our country as members of the armed forces.

·         Welcoming home returning veterans.

·         Visiting wounded veterans in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

·         Assisting in veterans' ceremonies.

·         Attending patriotic rallies and meetings.

·         Maintaining true allegiance to the government of the United States.

·         Upholding the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights.

·         Caring for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons and daughters to the service of the nation.

·         Providing moral support for members.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on state and local government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Perry Zielak

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.