Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 301 Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the ‘‘Month of the Military Child’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 17, 2023 Mrs. RODGERS of Washington (for herself, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and Mr. KIM of New Jersey) submitted the following resolution; which was re- ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the ‘‘Month of the Military Child’’. Whereas thousands of brave Americans 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 we take time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are taking care of their children and youth; Whereas the recognition of a ‘‘Month of the Military Child’’ will allow us to pay tribute to military children and youth VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:47 Apr 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR301.IH HR301 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 301 IH for their commitment, their struggles, and their uncondi- tional support of our troops because when someone joins the military, it’s a family commitment to our country, military children are heroes in their own way; and Whereas a monthlong salute to military children and youth will encourage our country to provide direct support to military children and families: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports a ‘‘Month of the Military Child’’; 2 and 3 (2) urges all citizens, business, and government 4 leaders to observe the month with appropriate cere- 5 monies and activities that honor, support, and show 6 appreciation for military children. 7 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:47 Apr 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR301.IH HR301 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS