[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Washington (Mrs. Rodgers) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the month of April as the Month of the Military Child.
  I have always said that when someone joins the military, it is not 
just a job; it is a family commitment to our country. This is 
especially true for the more than 1.6 million children who have a 
parent on Active Duty serving our Nation, including nearly 2,000 who 
call Fairchild Air Force Base in eastern Washington home.
  Over the next few weeks, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring 
the thousands of brave men and women who demonstrate their courage and 
commitment to freedom, selflessly serving our country around the world. 
Let us take this time to say thank you to those in uniform keeping us 
safe and remind them that while they are taking care of us, we are 
taking care of their children.
  To all the children of Active-Duty servicemembers, we salute you. We 
recognize your commitment to our country. We share in your struggles of 
not seeing your mom and dad. We support you unconditionally. Just 
like your parents, you are a hero in your own way, and in April, we 
celebrate you.

  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
incredible sacrifices of military children across the country and 
invite my fellow Americans to help us honor them with unwavering 
support and appreciation today and every day.

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