Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell
announced that a resolution she authored proclaiming April 2014 as the Month of
the Military Child in the State of New York was adopted by the Assembly today
(K.987). The resolution recognizes and pays tribute to the military children
within New York State who have made strong contributions to their communities
and who serve as role models for their peers.
“Military children, youth and teens play
a vital role in our communities and military families,” Assemblywoman Russell
said. “Faced with the unique challenges of military life, they often take on
additional family responsibilities and serve as a point of hope and inspiration
to their mothers and fathers while they are serving our country.”
In 1986, then Secretary of Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger designated each April as “The Month of the Military
Child,” to celebrate the contributions of military children and to honor their accomplishments
and resilience.
In recognition of the Month of the
Military Child, Army Garrisons, Army Reserve CYS Services Coordinators, and
Operation: Military Kids (OMK) State Teams plan numerous events ranging from
picnics and parades to recreational fairs and fun festivals to recognize
military children and families for the sacrifices they make in support of our
armed forces.
“These brave sons and daughters stand
in steadfast support of their military parents through moves and deployments and
make daily sacrifices on behalf of our country,” Assemblywoman Russell said. “It
is truly an honor to represent so many extraordinary children and to have the
opportunity to carry this resolution today.”
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| Assemblywoman Russell was joined by representatives of ‘NYS Operation: Military Kids’ from the Ft. Drum area who were in the chamber to watch as the Assembly proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child. |
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