SENATE 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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S E N A T 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:
Senators Murray, Patalano, Ujifusa, Vargas, Sosnowski, Acosta, Gu,
Rogers, and Kallman

Date Introduced:
April 07, 2026

Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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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 to allow their parents to serve our nation and protect our liberty. In this
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month of April, people are encouraged to show support for our military and veteran children, and
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to thank them for their strength and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make; and
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WHEREAS, More than two million military children in the United States have
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experienced a parental deployment since 2001, and currently, 1.6 million have an active-duty
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parent worldwide. The average military student faces transition challenges every two or three
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years, and most military children attend six to nine different school systems from kindergarten
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through the 12th grade. Taking care of our military children sustains our nation's fighting force
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and strengthens the health and safety of our nation's families and communities; and
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WHEREAS, Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the
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combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Red and Navy blue; 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, honor and appreciate the service and sacrifices of these young
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heroes; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April of
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2026, to be the "Month of the Military Child" in Rhode Island; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the American Legion Post 85 Women’s

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Auxiliary.
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