Ruppersberger Honors Children from Military Families

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland 2nd) honors children from military families for the daily sacrifices they make for their country.  More than one million American children have at least one parent serving on active duty in the military.  The Department of Defense has designated April as the “Month of the Military Child.”

“These children are heroes just like their mother or father serving their country in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world.  It is important for these children and their families to know that America appreciates the sacrifices they make every day.  I am honored to be able to take time to applaud all these families do for their country,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).    

The “Month of the Military Child” was created by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986.  Throughout the month, numerous military communities will plan special events to honor military children and their families.   These events will stress the importance of providing children with quality services and support to help them succeed in the mobile military lifestyle.  These special activities include arts and crafts shows, picnics, carnivals, fairs, parades, block parties and other special activities focused on military children that highlight the unique contributions they make.

More information is available at www.monthofthemilitarychild.com.

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