Rep. Calvert Introduces Bill Supporting Gold Star Families

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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced legislation, H. Con. Res 5, in support of Gold Star families throughout the United States.

"The families of our fallen soldiers have paid a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country, and the very least we can do as a nation is to provide them with the support they need and deserve," said Rep. Calvert. "Private organizations and the larger military community do an amazing job providing valuable resources for Gold Star families in the aftermath of the loss of a loved one. Congress and the Executive Branch must continually look at new ways to support these families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and the years to come."

The resolution introduced by Rep. Calvert encourages military bases around the country to organize and host events to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces. The resolution also encourages the attendance of families within the local area that have lost loved ones in combat to attend such commemorations.

Since the start of the Global War on Terrorism more than 6,800 members of the Armed Forces have been killed.

The Resolution is named in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Clinton Ruiz who was killed in action in Afghanistan on October 25, 2012.

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