Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Ted Budd’s (R-N.C.) bipartisan resolution designating April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day passed the Senate by unanimous consent. The resolution honors the spouses of fallen service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) joined Senator Budd in introducing the resolution.
“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,” said Senator Budd.
“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,” said Senator Kelly.
“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,” said Senator Boozman.
Read the full bill text HERE.
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