VT HCR218

Recognizes April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont, honoring approximately 1.6 million children of U.S. military members nationwide

Acknowledges Purple Up! For Military Kids Day, when Americans wear purple to symbolize all military branches and recognize the sacrifices of military-connected youth

Notes the U.S. Department of Defense first designated April as Month of the Military Child in 1986

Directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services