III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 565 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 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

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.