[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1392]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 176--SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2023 AS THE 
                    ``MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD''

  Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 176

       Whereas millions of brave United States servicemembers and 
     veterans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to 
     freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of 
     America in active-duty posts around the world;
       Whereas there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to 
     the military across the United States;
       Whereas it is only fitting that the people of the United 
     States take time to recognize the contributions of 
     servicemembers and veterans, celebrate their spirit, and let 
     the men and women of the United States in uniform know that 
     while they are taking care of us, the people of the United 
     States are taking care of their children;
       Whereas the recognition of a ``Month of the Military 
     Child'' will allow the people of the United States to pay 
     tribute to military children for their commitment, struggles, 
     and unconditional support of United States troops;
       Whereas, when a servicemember joins the military, it is a 
     family commitment to the United States, and military children 
     are heroes in their own way; and
       Whereas a month-long salute to military children will 
     encourage the United States to provide direct support to 
     military children and families: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the designation of April 2023 as the ``Month 
     of the Military Child''; and
       (2) urges the people of the United States to observe the 
     Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for 
     military children.

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