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S3206 2026 -- S 3206 ======== LC005212 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Senators Murray, Patalano, Ujifusa, Vargas, Sosnowski, Acosta, Gu, Rogers, and Kallman Date Introduced: April 07, 2026 Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration 1 WHEREAS, Across our nation, and here in the State of Rhode Island, children in military 2 families sacrifice much to allow their parents to serve our nation and protect our liberty. In this 3 month of April, people are encouraged to show support for our military and veteran children, and 4 to thank them for their strength and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make; and 5 WHEREAS, More than two million military children in the United States have 6 experienced a parental deployment since 2001, and currently, 1.6 million have an active-duty 7 parent worldwide. The average military student faces transition challenges every two or three 8 years, and most military children attend six to nine different school systems from kindergarten 9 through the 12th grade. Taking care of our military children sustains our nation s fighting force 10 and strengthens the health and safety of our nation s families and communities; and 11 WHEREAS, Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the 12 combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Red and Navy blue; and 13 WHEREAS, April 15th is also PURPLE UP! FOR MILITARY KIDS day. The month 14 of April is a time to recognize, honor and appreciate the service and sacrifices of these young 15 heroes; now, therefore be it 16 RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April of 17 2026, to be the Month of the Military Child in Rhode Island; and be it further 18 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 19 transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the American Legion Post 85 Women’s 1 Auxiliary. ======== LC005212 ======== LC005212 - Page 2 of 2
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