The bipartisan resolution designates the week of September 21-27 to recognize families of servicemembers who died in the line of duty

This is the fifth year the Senators have collaborated on this bipartisan resolution to honor the contributions and sacrifices of the families of America’s fallen servicemembers

Senator Warnock: “I am proud to recognize the bipartisan Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and honor the families of the servicemembers who sacrificed everything to keep us safe”

Washington, D.C. –– Today, U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan 2025 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution. This resolution establishes September 21-27, 2025 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, honoring the sacrifices made by the families of servicemembers who have given their lives in defense of the nation.

“Our nation is indebted to the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. And their families, who also sacrificed immensely, deserve our recognition and support,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I am proud to recognize the bipartisan Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and honor the families of the servicemembers who sacrificed everything to keep us safe. As long as I serve all Georgians in the U.S. Senate, I will be a champion for our servicemembers, veterans, and Gold Star families.”

“In the same sense that we honor the fallen and our veterans, I think we have a duty to honor the families of the service members who lost their lives in service to our nation. They, too, have sacrificed for our freedoms,” Senator Hyde-Smith said. “I hope people in Mississippi and across the country will take time to reach out to Gold Star families during the 2025 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.”

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) supports the annual resolution.

“The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) appreciates Senators Hyde-Smith and Warnock for introducing the 2025 Gold Star Families Resolution to designate a full week to honor all of our nation’s Gold Star families,” said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS President and Founder. “Memorial Day exists to honor the fallen, but Gold Star Families Remembrance Week provides the opportunity to honor surviving military families themselves.”

The Gold Star Families Remembrance Week resolution recognizes the loss and sacrifices of families in support of fallen members of the Armed Forces, as well as veterans. It encourages Americans to perform acts of community service and good will to honor these families. The observance of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week follows Gold Star Mother’s Day, which has been commemorated by presidential proclamation since 1936 on the last Sunday of September.

Warnock and Hyde-Smith have introduced the resolution jointly since 2021.

Read the resolution HERE.