[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING PURPLE UP DAY AT BOURNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Bourne 
Intermediate School as the students celebrate Purple Up Day on April 
15th during the Month of the Military Child.
  April was first named the Month of the Military Child in 1986 by 
former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger to recognize military 
children and the social and emotional challenges they face with 
frequent moves, starting at new schools, and having their parents 
deployed. Military families often move every 2 to 3 years, which can 
greatly impact children.
  Combining the colors of all the service branches, Purple Up Day is 
the day during the month of April to wear purple and show support for 
the 1.6 million children with a parent serving in the military. This 
day allows us to celebrate and honor military children and the 
sacrifice they make for our country. With Joint Base Cape Cod located 
in the ninth district, many students in our community understand the 
challenges and sacrifices that come along with having a parent serve in 
the military.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor military children at Bourne 
Intermediate School and across our country. I ask that my colleagues 
join me in recognizing the resilience and strength that military 
children demonstrate each day as their parents serve our country.

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