Warnock, Hyde-Smith Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families Receives Senate Approval

Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Cindy Hyde-Smith partnered on the bipartisan resolution to honor the families of fallen servicemembers

The resolution designates September 20 through September 27 as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week"

Senator Reverend Warnock: "Every day, Gold Star Families embody courage and grace in the face of devastating loss, and their personal sacrifice to our country cannot go unrecognized"

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) secured Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution honoring the families of fallen U.S. servicemembers, formally designating September 20 through September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

"When America's bravest answer the call to serve, their entire family joins the mission," said Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. "Every day, Gold Star Families embody courage and grace in the face of devastating loss, and their personal sacrifice to our country cannot go unrecognized. I'm grateful for my Senate colleagues who have come together today to honor those whose loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice."

"Every Gold Star family I meet shows great patriotism and resolve as they deal with the loss of a loved one who died in service to our nation," said Senator Hyde-Smith. "Their sacrifices are why the nation takes time to not only honor them, but to reaffirm our commitments to them and the memory of our fallen heroes. I am committed to advancing legislation pending in Congress now to ensure these families' survivor benefits are protected and improved."

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week recognizes the sacrifices and enduring grief of military families who have lost loved ones in service to the United States. The resolution also encourages Americans to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by honoring the legacy and sacrifice of those who died during military service.

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week follows Gold Star Mother's Day, which has been commemorated since 1936. Senators Reverend Warnock and Hyde-Smith have jointly introduced the bipartisan resolution each year since 2021.

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