HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed April 2023 Month of the Military Child and April 27, 2023, as Purple Up! Day in Montana to honor children of servicemembers and their families.

On Purple Up! Day, Gov. Gianforte encourages Montanans to wear purple to show support for the children of our servicemen and women.

The governor’s proclamation may be viewed here and below.

WHEREAS, children of U.S. servicemembers deserve support as they sacrifice for our state and nation; and

WHEREAS, ensuring the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children of servicemembers in our schools and communities is essential to their success and allows our men and women in uniform to focus on the challenges and missions they face in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Montana is home to over 6,000 military-connected youth; and

WHEREAS, children of servicemembers are required to step up and take on more responsibilities while their parents serve, and often must move to new communities and start at a new schools every few years; and

WHEREAS, children of servicemembers are incredibly resilient and adaptable in their circumstances – understanding the importance of service to our state and nation – leading them to be well rounded, successful individuals that continue to serve and contribute to their communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana do hereby proclaim April 2023 and April 27, 2023

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD and PURPLE UP! DAY

in Montana to support children of servicemembers and their families.