SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 585
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans across the state in celebrating April, 2009, as the
Month of the Military Child; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1986 by Secretary of Defense
Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child honors the
important role that military children play in the armed forces
community; and
WHEREAS, This tribute to military children recognizes
their daily sacrifices and the many obstacles they overcome as
they face the unique challenges of growing up in a military
family; and
WHEREAS, Numerous organizations have arisen that serve the
needs of these young Americans; the Department of Defense has
initiated a series entitled "Military Students on the Move," the
United States Air Force has launched a "Stay Connected" program
to help children maintain contact with their parents deployed
overseas, and the United States Navy is hosting programs to
salute military children; and
WHEREAS, Despite facing multiple moves from one school to
another and long overseas deployments by their parents, military
children exhibit self-confidence and resilience; their strengths
are admired by many, and they are truly deserving of
acknowledgement for their important role in the armed forces
community and their many contributions and sacrifices; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the children of our military
families and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Month of
the Military Child; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special celebration.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate