Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, reintroduced a bipartisan resolution alongside Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to designate April as the “Month of the Military Child.” Month of the Military Child is observed each April to celebrate and honor the commitment, service, and sacrifices made by children in military families. The resolution notes that servicemembers’ entire families make a commitment to the United States, and that military children are heroes in their own way—and it urges people across the United States to show appreciation for the more than 1.6 million children who are part of military families across the United States.
“I know first-hand that when someone serves our country, their whole family makes a sacrifice, including the kids.” said Senator Murray. “Whether it’s moving frequently, switching schools, or missing a parent who is away on a long deployment—military children deserve recognition for the commitments they make to their loved ones serving our nation. I will always advocate for Washington state’s servicemembers and their families, and I am proud to partner with Senator Boozman again to continue pushing for military children to receive the acknowledgement they deserve for the selflessness they embody every day for their families’ service to our country.”
“Our servicemembers’ sons and daughters make many sacrifices, so supporting them is part of the broader readiness issue,” said Senator Boozman. “I can speak from personal experience how military service is a family affair requiring strength and resiliency from loved ones as they move, face deployments and navigate other unique situations. I am pleased to continue highlighting April as a special time to honor the commitment military children make to their parents, military communities and our country.”
Senator Murray was the first woman to join the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the first woman to chair the Committee—as the daughter of a World War II veteran, supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their families has always been an important priority for her. Senator Murray has fought throughout her career for increased benefits for veterans, housing assistance, better access to veterans’ clinics throughout Washington state, and more accountability from the VA.
The full text of the legislation is HERE.
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