Tennessee § 15-2-120 - Gold Star Mother's Day.
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§ 15-2-120. Gold Star Mother's Day.
The last Sunday in September of each year shall be observed as “Gold Star Mother's Day,” to honor Tennessee's Gold Star Mothers for their courage, resolve and strength in the face of great personal loss. State agencies, interested organizations and groups and individuals are encouraged to fly the United States flag on this day as a public expression of our state's sympathy and respect for our Gold Star Mothers. This day shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101 . Acts 2009, ch. 93, § 1; 2020, ch. 707, § 5. Compiler's Notes. For the Preamble to the act establishing Gold Star Mother's Day in Tennessee, please refer to Acts 2009, ch. 93. Amendments. The 2020 amendment deleted “to be proclaimed as such by the governor,” preceding “to honor” near the beginning of the first sentence. Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 707, § 7. June 22, 2020.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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