Section 1: Section 9 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws is amended by adding said Section 9A:
Whereas, Gold Star Families have sacrificed greatly for our Nation, landmarks and bridges across the Commonwealth will be illuminated in gold on Memorial Day as part of Operation Gold Star to recognize those lost in military service.
Operation Gold Star shall be a collaboration between the legislature, Military Friends Foundation, MA Department of Transportation and MA Department of Veterans Services. Landmarks and bridges shall include, but not be limited to, The Gold Star Families Bridge in Lynn, The Zakim Bridge in Boston, Longfellow Bridges in Boston, Fore River Bridge in Quincy/Weymouth, and Burns Bridge in Shrewsbury/Worcester.
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