Official Nod: December 13, 2025, Designated 'National Wreaths Across America Day'

This resolution is short, sweet, and purely commemorative: it officially designates December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day." Essentially, Congress is giving a formal shout-out to the Wreaths Across America project, recognizing its 33-year tradition of remembering veterans by placing remembrance wreaths at cemeteries nationwide.

The Mission: Remember, Honor, Teach

What exactly is being recognized? The resolution highlights the project's core mission to "Remember, Honor, and Teach." This is carried out through coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington National Cemetery and over 5,000 other locations across all 50 states and overseas. For the average person, this means that the massive, volunteer-driven effort you see every holiday season—which started with just 5,000 wreaths and now delivers millions—is getting a formal stamp of approval.

Who Gets the Shout-Out?

Because this is a purely symbolic resolution, there are no new laws, costs, or regulations tied to it. It’s all about recognition. The resolution specifically honors several groups essential to making this massive logistical effort happen. First, it honors the veterans and members of the Armed Forces themselves, acknowledging their service and the sacrifices made by them and their families. Second, it honors the millions of volunteers and donors who participate annually, making it a true grassroots effort.

Crucially, the resolution also recognizes the U.S. trucking industry and the patriotic escort units—including motorcycle groups, law enforcement, and first responders—who handle the immense task of transporting millions of wreaths from Maine to cemeteries across the country. For the folks who drive those long-haul routes or volunteer their time and equipment, this resolution is a formal acknowledgment from the federal government that their contribution to honoring veterans is valued. It’s a thank you note, plain and simple, recognizing a tradition that connects ordinary citizens to the service members who protect the country.