A. Drew Ferguson IV | Drew Ferguson Official Website
A. Drew Ferguson IV | Drew Ferguson Official Website
Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) and Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) recently introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 9th each year as “Gold Star Father’s Day,” nationally.
“We ask everything of our servicemembers, but we also ask a great deal of their loved ones,” said Congressman Ferguson. “Gold Star family members carry on the legacy of these American heroes, and our nation is forever grateful for their selfless sacrifices and immense strength. I commend Congressman Johnson for introducing this resolution to honor the fathers of our fallen, and I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation to designate Gold Star Father’s Day so that we may ensure those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered for generations.”
“There is currently no federal or national recognition for Gold Star Father’s Day,” said Congressman Johnson. “My friend and colleague Congressman Ferguson and I agree that needs to change. Just like mothers, who have had this designation since 1936, we want to honor fathers who have lost children in service to the United States of America and recognize their unimaginable loss.”
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