Military Kids Day, an annual event hosted at the Kentucky State Capitol while the General Assembly is in session, is scheduled to return on Thursday, Feb. 16, and lawmakers are encouraging families and children in their districts to participate.
Started by state Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, at the request of a military family living in his district, Military Kids Day is an annual event that allows military children to participate in the legislative process. Hosted by the Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, children are invited to go on a Capitol tour, serve as a page for their respective legislator, participate in a Capitol scavenger hunt and attend committee meetings related to military issues.
Military Kids Day returned during the 2022 Legislative Session after two years of interruption because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Having children of military families join us in Frankfort to participate in the legislative process is always my favorite part of the legislative session,” Higdon said. “Last year’s event was a big success, and I am asking for everyone’s assistance in spreading the word so we can make this year’s Military Kids Day the best yet.”
Military Kids Day will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, during a Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee meeting chaired by Senator Rick Girdler, R-Somerset. State Representative Walker Thomas, R-Hopkinsville, serves as House Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection chair. Military kids will be recognized during the committee meeting in Capitol Annex room 131, and for family members who are unable to be in Frankfort that day, the meeting will be streamed live via the Legislative Research Commission YouTube Channel.
To participate in the event, complete an application form available online at legislature.ky.gov or by clicking HERE. Submit that application to the Kentucky Senate Clerk Donna Holiday via email to Donna.Holiday@lrc.ky.gov. The deadline to submit the application is Monday, Feb. 13.
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By Tom Latek, Kentucky Today
