Forces who died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability. (9) In August 1947, Congress authorized the issuance of gold star lapel pins to families who lost a loved one in combat. (10) The extraordinary contribution of Gold Star Families is beyond measure, not merely for their loss, but the comfort they selflessly provide others and their model of service and sacrifice. (11) Through their service, Gold Star Families keep alive the spirit of patriotism and love of country and promote peace and good will for the United States and all other countries. (12) Gold Star Families continue to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and died on behalf of the United States. (13) Gold Star Families embody the purpose of the Congressional Gold Medal of honoring distinguished contributions, recognizing virtues of patriotism, and remembering momentous occasions in history. 3. Definitions In this Act, the term Gold Star Family includes any individual described in section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. 4. Congressional Gold Medal (a) Award authorized The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to all Gold Star Families in recognition of their dedication, contributions, and sacrifice to the United States. (b) Design and striking For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary shall strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian institution (1) In general Following the award of the gold medal in honor of Gold Star Families, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display