New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) is pictured (3rd from right) with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., New York Chapter #1 members (from left) Bobbie Metcalfe, Joyce Mader, Bonny Beck, Judy Kwarta and Valerie Haynes. Leader Kolb is shown commemorating the mothers with a resolution designating May 13 as Blue Star Families' Day in New York State.

The Blue Star Mothers is an organization dedicated to recognizing the men and women in service and remembering those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. As part of its extensive mission, the organization's members support those in the service of America and actively participate in services for veterans, attend rallies and meetings, and assist veterans' organizations as well as sending cards, care packages, and good wishes to troops overseas.