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The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Budd that designates April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day. This resolution is aimed at honoring the spouses of fallen service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Senate passed the resolution with unanimous consent.

Senators Mark Kelly and John Boozman collaborated with Senator Budd to introduce this resolution. Senator Budd expressed his pride in the passage of the resolution, highlighting the often-overlooked sacrifices of the spouses of fallen military personnel. "The fallen members of our military have paid the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives in defense of our country’s freedom and security. They will never be forgotten, but the sacrifices made by their spouses are often overlooked. Today, I am proud that my bipartisan resolution honoring our nation’s Gold Star wives received unanimous support and passed the Senate. Amy Kate and I extend our deepest gratitude to the spouses of our fallen veterans in North Carolina and across the nation," he stated.

Senator Kelly, reflecting on his experience as a veteran, commented, "As a veteran myself, I know the sacrifices our service members make—and I know their families often sacrifice even more. Gold Star spouses have faced the greatest loss, and their strength in the face of that grief is a powerful reminder of what service truly means. We owe them not just our gratitude, but our continued support."

Senator Boozman also shared his sentiments: "Our fallen servicemembers’ loved ones bear a grief few can ever understand, but we must never forget their sacrifice. I am proud to join my colleagues to extend our eternal gratitude to every family member of the heroes who have laid down their lives in defense of our nation and freedoms."

The full text of the bill is available for public access.