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This resolution recognizes the significant contributions and challenges faced by military children in Pennsylvania, highlighting that since 2001, over 30,000 Pennsylvania National Guard members and active-duty personnel have been deployed, affecting approximately 37,000 children in the state. The resolution designates April 15, 2025, as "Purple Up! for Military Kids Day" and the entire month of April 2025 as the "Month of the Military Child," with a call for Pennsylvanians to wear purple (a color symbolizing all military branches) to show support for military families. The resolution acknowledges that nearly 44% of military personnel have children who are left behind during deployments and emphasizes that when parents serve in the military, their children also serve by experiencing unique challenges and sacrifices. By officially recognizing this day and month, the resolution aims to honor the resilience of military children and ensure that military families feel supported and appreciated by their community.

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