2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53
Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, January 22, 2026
WHEREAS, the Families of the Wounded Fund is a nonprofit organization that honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have selflessly answered the call to defend the freedoms and security of the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Families of the Wounded Fund supports those who have sustained life-altering injuries while serving in combat operations, requiring long-term medical treatment, rehabilitation, and daily care; and
WHEREAS, the Families of the Wounded Fund assists the family caregivers who are essential to the recovery and well-being of these wounded warriors, as they provide around-the-clock care, emotional support, and the continuity necessary for healing; and
WHEREAS, the Families of the Wounded Fund addresses the profound financial burden that is often placed on these caregivers, as many leave employment, relocate, or otherwise sacrifice personal and professional stability to fulfill their mission of care; and
WHEREAS, the Families of the Wounded Fund has demonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting these families by providing over $5,500,000 in direct financial grants to caregivers of severely wounded service members; and