[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 62 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
April as the Month of the Military Child. This month, we focus on the 
children whose parents are defending our freedom at home and abroad.
  These children are resilient. These children have courage. These 
children have strength. While they wake up, go to school, complete 
their homework, and participate in after-school activities like other 
children, they are also missing their mom or dad who may be deployed or 
away for training, yet they keep going.
  Mr. Speaker, military children's strength and sacrifice does not go 
unnoticed. That is why, for the entire month of April, we raise 
awareness and give special recognition to military children.
  Military children, youth, and teens deal with difficult emotions as 
they face concerns of their parents' safety along with a strong sense 
of pride for their parents' service.
  Mr. Speaker, we must recognize the service and sacrifice our military 
children face. We thank them for their service, for their sacrifice, 
and for their bravery.

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