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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 | |
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Introduced By: Senators Murray, Patalano, Ujifusa, Vargas, Sosnowski, Acosta, Gu, | |
Date Introduced: April 07, 2026 | |
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
1 | WHEREAS, Across our nation, and here in the State of Rhode Island, children in military |
2 | families sacrifice much to allow their parents to serve our nation and protect our liberty. In this |
3 | month of April, people are encouraged to show support for our military and veteran children, and |
4 | to thank them for their strength and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make; and |
5 | WHEREAS, More than two million military children in the United States have |
6 | experienced a parental deployment since 2001, and currently, 1.6 million have an active-duty |
7 | parent worldwide. The average military student faces transition challenges every two or three |
8 | years, and most military children attend six to nine different school systems from kindergarten |
9 | through the 12th grade. Taking care of our military children sustains our nation's fighting force |
10 | and strengthens the health and safety of our nation's families and communities; and |
11 | WHEREAS, Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the |
12 | combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Red and Navy blue; and |
13 | WHEREAS, April 15th is also "PURPLE UP! FOR MILITARY KIDS" day. The month |
14 | of April is a time to recognize, honor and appreciate the service and sacrifices of these young |
15 | heroes; now, therefore be it |
16 | RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April of |
17 | 2026, to be the "Month of the Military Child" in Rhode Island; and be it further |
18 | RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
19 | transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the American Legion Post 85 Women’s |
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1 | Auxiliary. |
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