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2026 -- S 3206
Enacted 04/07/2026

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

WHEREAS, Across our nation, and here in the State of Rhode Island, children in military

families sacrifice much to allow their parents to serve our nation and protect our liberty. In this

month of April, people are encouraged to show support for our military and veteran children, and

to thank them for their strength and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make; and

WHEREAS, More than two million military children in the United States have

experienced a parental deployment since 2001, and currently, 1.6 million have an active-duty

parent worldwide. The average military student faces transition challenges every two or three

years, and most military children attend six to nine different school systems from kindergarten

through the 12th grade. Taking care of our military children sustains our nation's fighting force

and strengthens the health and safety of our nation's families and communities; and

WHEREAS, Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the

combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Red and Navy blue; and

WHEREAS, April 15th is also "PURPLE UP! FOR MILITARY KIDS" day. The month

of April is a time to recognize, honor and appreciate the service and sacrifices of these young

heroes; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April of

2026, to be the "Month of the Military Child" in Rhode Island; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the American Legion Post 85 Women’s

Auxiliary.

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