[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 565 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 565

             Designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 14, 2008

   Mr. Roberts (for himself, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Allard, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. 
 Brown, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Dole, Mr. 
Domenici, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Levin, 
 Mrs. McCaskill, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, 
  Mr. Stevens, and Mr. Sessions) submitted the following resolution; 
                   which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
             Designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.

Whereas the members of the Armed Forces of the United States are the greatest 
        soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines in the world;
Whereas as individuals and as a group, the members Armed Forces of the United 
        States daily place their lives on the line for the United States, both 
        here or abroad;
Whereas the children of these patriots, even the youngest of them, recognize the 
        incredible service their parents provide, and daily face the challenges 
        of military life, with frequent moves, separation from their loved ones, 
        and uncertainty about the future;
Whereas the voices of these children are seldom heard and their own particular 
        sacrifices seldom acknowledged;
Whereas the children of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States 
        have an important creative outlet through the Annual Essay and Art 
        Contest of the Armed Services YMCA;
Whereas the compelling essays and artwork by military children will be published 
        in My Hero: Military Kids Write about their Moms and Dads; and
Whereas the strength of character, humor and honesty offered by these children 
        are a hallmark for all of us to follow as we face the challenges of 
        everyday life: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the significance of the sacrifices made 
        every day by the thousands of families across the country and 
        the world in support of the members of the Armed Forces of the 
        United States;
            (2) expresses gratitude for their fortitude, their 
        strength, their compassion, and their expertise;
            (3) supports the efforts of the Armed Services YMCA and the 
        many other organizations that work to assist the military 
        families of the United States; and
            (4) designates May 15, 2008, as ``Military Kids Day'' in 
        the United States and at military installations throughout the 
        world.
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