A Resolution recognizing April 15, 2025, as "Purple Up! for Military Kids Day" and the month of April 2025 as the "Month of the Military Child" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes April 15, 2025, as "Purple Up! for Military Kids Day" and the entire month of April 2025 as "Month of the Military Child" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the sacrifices made by military families and seeks to raise awareness and support for children of military personnel. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to show their support by wearing purple on April 15th.
Key provisions
- Designates April 15, 2025, as "Purple Up! for Military Kids Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Designates the month of April 2025 as "Month of the Military Child" in Pennsylvania.
- Encourages Pennsylvanians to wear purple on April 15, 2025, as a tribute.
- Acknowledges the significant number of Pennsylvania National Guard members’ children.
- Recognizes the large number of children nationwide with parents deployed since 2001.
- Highlights the fact that nearly 44% of military personnel have children left behind during deployments.
- Recognizes the role military children play while their parents serve.
- Affirms the commitment of various organizations to supporting military children.
Who is affected
- Military children in Pennsylvania
- Military families in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania National Guard families
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- The United States Armed Forces
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