WHEREAS, Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors - individuals and organizations - to create vibrant communities of mutual support; and

블루스타 패밀리는 매년 9월 마지막 토요일부터 그 후 9일간을 "블루스타 환영 주간"으로 지정하고 있습니다.

왜, nearly half of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer; and

WHEREAS, only 27 percent of military family respondents to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey reported that they feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community; and

왜, a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of military families; and

WHEREAS, we commit to ensuring that military-connected families feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian communities; and

왜, we express gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families; and

반면, 우리는 전국의 민간인들이 군 관련 가족을 지역사회로 환영할 것을 권장합니다;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize September 24 through October 2, 2022, as BLUE STAR WELCOME WEEK in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.