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This resolution honors the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America (BSMA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1942 that supports military families. The resolution recognizes BSMA's history, which began when Army Captain George Maines invited mothers of service members to meet in Flint, Michigan, and was later chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1960. The organization is composed of mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and legal guardians of military service members and veterans. Currently, Texas has at least 10 chapters as part of the over 200 nationwide chapters, and these members provide critical support to military personnel by shipping care packages to deployed troops, visiting hospitalized veterans, assisting veterans organizations, and honoring those who have died in service. The resolution commends the Texas BSMA chapters for their dedication to supporting troops, veterans, and their families, emphasizing their role in fostering community, promoting patriotism, and showing appreciation for U.S. armed forces members.

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