MS SC562

Designates April 2022 as the "Month of the Military Child" in Mississippi to honor military families and their children for their sacrifices and support of armed forces.

Designates April 20, 2022, as "Purple Up! for Military Kids Day" in Mississippi, encouraging community members to wear purple as a visible sign of support for military children.

Recognizes the "Month of the Military Child" tradition first established in 1986 by Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger to acknowledge military children's commitment, struggles, and support of troops.

Emphasizes that supporting military children in schools and communities allows service members to focus on their missions and improves the physical, social, and emotional well-being of military families.

Requires transmission of the resolution to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi Board for Military and Veterans Affairs, and State Board of Education for distribution to schools statewide.