Florida Senate - 2021 (NP) SR By Senator Wright 14-03994-21 20212056__ CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions. Senate Resolution A resolution recognizing April as “Month of the Military Child” in Florida. 3

WHEREAS, thousands of courageous men and women in uniform have demonstrated courage and commitment to freedom by serving our country in times of war and peace at bases in Afghanistan and Iraq and throughout the world, and

WHEREAS, more than 15,000 children of Floridians serving in the United States Armed Forces have been directly impacted by the deployment of at least one parent and, with their parents, 11 continually stand as shining beacons of sacrifice, dedication, 12 commitment, and honor to all of us, and

WHEREAS, we celebrate the spirit of our military children and their sacrifices, courage, and resiliency, and recognize that while our men and women in uniform are taking care of our country, we must make ourselves available to support the well-17 being of their children, and

WHEREAS, this recognition will encourage all Floridians to pay tribute to military children in recognition of their struggles and sacrifice, recognizing that when parents serve in the military, their kids are heroes, too,

NOW, THEREFORE, 22

Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: 24 That April is recognized as “Month of the Military Child” in Florida. 27