Senate Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to designate November 2026 as Military Family Appreciation Month. The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices made by the United States Armed Forces and their families, highlighting the challenges faced by service members, their spouses, and children. It emphasizes the emotional toll of separation, the burden of relocation, and the grief experienced by families who have lost loved ones in active service. The resolution calls for recognition of these sacrifices and expresses gratitude towards servicemen, women, and their families.

The resolution also notes that the President of the United States traditionally issues a proclamation to recognize November as Military Family Month, a practice that began in 1996, marking its 30th anniversary in 2026. The Senate expresses its full support for this designation and plans to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to further honor military families.