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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature First Regular Session 2017

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2025

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

expressing support for military and veteran caregivers and proclaiming May 20, 2017 as Hidden Heroes Day in Arizona.

 

 

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Whereas, the series of wars in which our nation has been engaged since World War II has resulted in 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers, who are parents, spouses, siblings and friends, caring for the wounded, ill or injured heroes who have served our nation; and

Whereas, the daily tasks of these military and veteran caregivers can include bathing, feeding and dressing wounded warriors, caring for their grievous injuries, administering medications, providing emotional support, caring for the family and the home and working outside the home to earn essential income; and

Whereas, the nation provides multifaceted support to our wounded, ill and injured veterans and service members through public, private and philanthropic resources; and

Whereas, most military and veteran caregivers consider the challenging work they do as simply carrying out their civic and patriotic duties, without realizing that they are, in fact, caregivers, and do not identify themselves as such; and

Whereas, according to research conducted by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, an alarming number of military and veteran caregivers are suffering numerous debilitating mental, physical and emotional effects as a result of their caregiving duties.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

1.  That the Members of the Legislature support the residents of Arizona who are serving in vital military and veteran caregiving roles.

2.  That the Members of the Legislature encourage all who care for and support veterans and service members to also extend support to their caregivers. 

3.  That the Members of the Legislature proclaim May 20, 2017 as Hidden Heroes Day in Arizona in conjunction with Military Appreciation Month.

 

 

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 16, 2017.

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE SENATE APRIL 11, 2017.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 12, 2017.