Bill Text: DE SCR57 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft


Bill Title: Observing April 2016 As The 2016 Rhonda Martell Month Of The Military Child And April 12, 2016 As The Official Day Of Recognition Of The Military Child In The State Of Delaware.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-04-12 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR57 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2015-SCR57-Draft.html


SPONSOR:

Sen. Bushweller & Sen. Ennis, on behalf of all Senators;

Rep. Carson & Rep. Jaques, on behalf of all Representatives

 

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 57

OBSERVING APRIL 2016 AS THE 2016 RHONDA MARTELL MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD AND APRIL 12, 2016 AS THE OFFICIAL DAY OF RECOGNITION OF THE MILITARY CHILD IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.



WHEREAS, thousands of brave Americans demonstrate their courage and commitment to freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States both on Active Duty and in the National Guard and Reserves; and

WHEREAS, approximately 3,667 school-aged children with parents serving full time duty status in the military either on Active Duty, Reserves, or in the National Guard are living in or stationed in Delaware; and

WHEREAS, Delaware is committed to being an active participant in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children which facilitates military children's transition in school systems across state lines; and

WHEREAS, the youth of our service members continue to make significant contributions to family, schools, communities, the nation and our state, despite prolonged and repeated absences of one or both parents; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Early Learning in the Delaware Department of Education is partnering to offer high quality drill weekend child care for National Guard and Reserve military children; and

WHEREAS,  these children are a source of pride and honor to us all, and it is only fitting that we take the time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are helping in the care of their children; and

WHEREAS, we feel it befitting to honor, Mrs. Rhonda Martell, a champion for military children, who worked so closely with all of Delaware's military children and families.Rhonda Martell, who lost her fight with cancer this past January, passionately served military youth through her position in the University of Delaware's Military 4-H program and Operation Military Kids. Rhonda Martell was the military youth's cheerleader twelve months a year not just in April, though she advocated intensely every April, during the Month of the Military Child to ensure people were aware of the effects of military life; and

WHEREAS, the recognition of April as the "Month of the Military Child" allows us to pay tribute to military children for their commitment, patience, and courage and show our unconditional support of our troops and their family members.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the 148th General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, do hereby set aside April 2016 as the "2016 Rhonda Martell Month of the Military Child" and April 12, 2016 as the official Day of Recognition of the Military Child in the State of Delaware and urge all citizens, businesses, educators, and government leaders to mark this day and month with appropriate observance to honor, support, and thank our military children.


SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution observes April 2016 as the 2016 Rhonda Martell Month of the Military Child and April 12, 2016 as the official Day of Recognition of the Military Child in the State of Delaware.

Author:Senator Bushweller

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