LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim April 2012 as the Month of the Military Child in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, New York State has a long-standing tradition of serving in the
Armed Forces of the United States; and
WHEREAS, There are 1.8 million American children and youth under the
age of 18 with a parent serving in the military and approximately
900,000 with one or both parents deployed multiple times; and
WHEREAS, April is designated as the Month of the Military Child; and
WHEREAS, This special celebration is a legacy of former Defense Secre-
tary Caspar Weinberger; and
WHEREAS, The Month of the Military Child was established to underscore
the important role children play in the Armed Forces community; and
WHEREAS, By recognizing the military children and youth, we are recog-
nizing their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resi-
lience; and
WHEREAS, Military children undergo unique challenges, adding that they
often have to adapt to their parent or loved one's military obligations;
and
WHEREAS, Military children deal with having a parent deployed for a
period of time and subsequently, miss the opportunity to celebrate mile-
stones and accomplishments with each other; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2012 as Month of
the Military Child in the State of New York, and to urge all citizens of
this great Empire State to display the Nation's flag for the month of
April out of respect for all the children whose parent or parents are on
active military duty; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York, and Brigadier General Patrick A. Murphy, Adjutant General of the
State of New York.