HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Finkelman, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Paplauskas, Azzinaro, Phillips, Shanley, Noret, and Cortvriend

Date Introduced:
April 07, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Across our nation, and here in the State of Rhode Island, children in military
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families sacrifice much in order to allow their parents to serve our nation and protect our liberty.
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In this month of April, people are encouraged to show support for our military and veteran
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children, and to thank them for their strength and the sacrifices they have made and continue to
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make; and
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WHEREAS, Approximately two million military children in the United States have
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experienced a parental deployment since 2001, and currently, approximately 1.6 million have an
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active-duty parent worldwide. The average military student faces transition challenges every two
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or three years, and most military children attend six to nine different school systems from
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kindergarten through the 12th grade. Taking care of our military children sustains our nation's
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fighting force and strengthens the health and safety of our nation's families and communities; and
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WHEREAS, The Middletown School District serves the largest number of military kids
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in the State, with approximately 324 military-connected students, amounting to approximately 15
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percent of the student population; and
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WHEREAS, April 15th is also "PURPLE UP! FOR MILITARY KIDS" Day. The month
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of April is a time to recognize the service and sacrifices of our military members, their families,
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and especially their children. "These children deserve our support!" The 2026 theme is "Military
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Children and Youth: Strength in Every Story". It focuses on celebrating the resilience and
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experiences of military-connected children; now, therefore be it

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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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proclaims April of 2026, to be the "Month of the Military Child" in Rhode Island; and be it
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further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Middletown School Committee, and
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Middletown School Superintendent, William J. Niemeyer.
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