On the recordJuly 9, 2002
today I recognize the American Gold Star Mothers and congratulate them for their 65th national convention. I want to send special thanks to my constituent, Georgianna Carter-Krell, the former national president, and Barbara Calfee, the national treasurer, whose tireless efforts made this convention a great success. The American Gold Star Mothers is an organization of women who have lost a son or daughter while in the service of our country. They are compassionate, loyal women who channel their grief and sorrow into healing others through their many hours of volunteer service for veterans and their families. I commend them for their hard work and dedication in helping those who were injured in the service of our country and also for their sincere efforts to instill and inspire the ideals of patriotism and love throughout our Nation.
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