This measure would declare the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.

This measure would declare the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.

This measure would declare the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.

This measure would declare the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.

This measure would declare the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.

WHEREAS, In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Departments Month of the Military Child; and

WHEREAS, Every April, the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome; and

WHEREAS, Military children often have to adapt their lives to the requirements of their parents military obligations; and

WHEREAS, These children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent; and

WHEREAS, Many military children have known only war since September 11, 2001, including some military children whose parents made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, As members transition to veterans status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services; and

WHEREAS, California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves; and

WHEREAS, California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature urges all Californians, local and state leaders, private organizations, and businesses to observe the month by showing appreciation to the children and youth of military and veteran families, including children of the fallen, for standing by their parents and loved ones who are serving or have served as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, to the Governor of California, to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Secretaries of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Departments Month of the Military Child; and

WHEREAS, Every April, the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome; and

WHEREAS, Military children often have to adapt their lives to the requirements of their parents military obligations; and

WHEREAS, These children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent; and

WHEREAS, Many military children have known only war since September 11, 2001, including some military children whose parents made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, As members transition to veterans status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services; and

WHEREAS, California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves; and

WHEREAS, California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature urges all Californians, local and state leaders, private organizations, and businesses to observe the month by showing appreciation to the children and youth of military and veteran families, including children of the fallen, for standing by their parents and loved ones who are serving or have served as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, to the Governor of California, to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Secretaries of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Departments Month of the Military Child; and

WHEREAS, Every April, the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome; and

WHEREAS, Military children often have to adapt their lives to the requirements of their parents military obligations; and

WHEREAS, These children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent; and

WHEREAS, Many military children have known only war since September 11, 2001, including some military children whose parents made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, As members transition to veterans status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services; and

WHEREAS, California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves; and

WHEREAS, California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature urges all Californians, local and state leaders, private organizations, and businesses to observe the month by showing appreciation to the children and youth of military and veteran families, including children of the fallen, for standing by their parents and loved ones who are serving or have served as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, to the Governor of California, to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Secretaries of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Departments Month of the Military Child; and

WHEREAS, Every April, the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome; and

WHEREAS, Military children often have to adapt their lives to the requirements of their parents military obligations; and

WHEREAS, These children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent; and

WHEREAS, Many military children have known only war since September 11, 2001; 2001, including some military children whose parents made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, As members transition to veterans status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services; and

WHEREAS, California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves; and

WHEREAS, California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature urges all Californians, local and state leaders, private organizations, and businesses to observe the month by showing appreciation to the children and youth of military families and veteran families, including children of the fallen, for standing by their parents and loved ones who are serving or have served as members of the Armed Forces of the Unites United States; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, to the Governor of California, to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Secretaries of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Departments Month of the Military Child; and

WHEREAS, Every April, United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome; and

WHEREAS, Military children often have to adapt their lives to the requirements of their parents military obligations; and

WHEREAS, These children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent; and

WHEREAS, Many military children have known only war since September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves; and

WHEREAS, California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature urges all Californians, local and state leaders, private organizations, and businesses to observe the month by showing appreciation to the children and youth of military families for standing by their parents and loved ones who are serving as members of the Armed Forces of the Unites States; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, to the Governor of California, to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Secretaries of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 129

Author: Kim (R), et al.

Amended: 4/4/16 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/4/16

SUBJECT: Month of the Military Child

SOURCE: Military Childrens Collaborative Group

DIGEST:

This resolution declares the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Department's Month of the Military Child and every April the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome.
2. Military children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent.
3. California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves.
4. As members of the military transition to veterans' status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services.
5. California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices.

This resolution proclaims the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child in California, and urges all Californians, local and state leaders, private organizations, and businesses to observe the month by showing appreciation to the children and youth of military and veteran families, including children of the fallen, for standing by their parents and loved ones who are serving or have served as members of the Armed Forces of the United States.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 4/12/16)

Military Childrens Collaborative Group (source)

California State PTA

OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/12/16)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the Military Childrens Collaborative Group, “Children with parents, guardians and/or loved ones that serve long and frequent deployments, separations, reintegrating, transitioning out of the military can endure stresses which may negatively affect them at home or at school. With the proper awareness, services can be targeted more effectively to address the social, emotional, or behavioral needs of military children and families.”

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

4/13/16 16:16:41

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 129

Author:(Kim)

As Amended Ver:February 23, 2016

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Declares the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Department's Month of the Military Child and every April the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome.
2. Military children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent.
3. California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves.
4. As members of the military transition to veterans' status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services.
5. California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002630

Date of Hearing: February 29, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Gordon, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 129

Author:(Kim) – As Amended Ver:February 23, 2016

SUBJECT: Month of the Military Child

SUMMARY: Declares the month of April 2016 as the Month of the Military Child. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 1986, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger established the Defense Department's Month of the Military Child and every April the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome.
2. Military children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term family member separations, and even the loss of a parent.
3. California is home to more than 158,000 military children whose parents serve in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves.
4. As members of the military transition to veterans' status, children and families need special care as they lose traditional military support services.
5. California will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country and state by recognizing these children and young American heroes and pledging its gratitude for their sacrifices.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800