Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HR1048: Purple Up! For Military Kids Day; honoring military kids; resolution.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
A Resolution designating April 15 as the Purple Up! For Military Kids Day in Oklahoma; and thanking military families.
From the enrolled text, April 15, 2026:
A Resolution designating April 15 as the Purple Up! For Military Kids Day in Oklahoma; and thanking military families. WHEREAS, April is recognized worldwide as the Month of the Military Child, with special recognition on April 15 as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day; and WHEREAS, the Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by former United States Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger to honor the sacrifices made by military families and to acknowledge the vital role military children play within the armed forces community; and WHEREAS, military children face unique challenges as a result of their parents' incredible service, including frequent relocations, long separations, and multiple deployments to combat zones, all while enduring the uncertainty of their parents' safe return; and WHEREAS, these children exemplify resilience, courage, and strength, navigating the hardships of military life with admirable perseverance and adaptability; and WHEREAS, the tradition of wearing purple, known as the "purple suit", symbolizes unity across all branches of the military -- combining Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, and Coast Guard blue to represent a shared commitment to service and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, on April 15, wearing purple serves as a visible tribute to military children, celebrating their important contributions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION …
Sponsors
- Toni Hasenbeck (R, HD-065)
- Robert Manger (R, HD-101)
- Gerrid Kendrix (R, HD-052)
- Brad Boles (R, HD-051)
- Daniel Pae (R, HD-062) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) CrosswhiteHader, Kendrix, Manger, Hasenbeck, Boles
- : Considered
- : Authored by Representative Pae
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is HR1048?
- HR1048 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Purple Up! For Military Kids Day; honoring military kids; resolution.
- What does HR1048 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution designating April 15 as the Purple Up! For Military Kids Day in Oklahoma; and thanking military families.
- What is the status of HR1048?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1048?
- Daniel Pae (R, HD-062), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1048?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HR1048&Session=2600
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