Governor Proclaims Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2023

WHEREAS, North Carolina is home to approximately 41,000 spouses of active-duty soldiers, and approximately 19,000 spouses of National Guard and reserve soldiers; and

WHEREAS, the spouses and families of our service members make sacrifices along with their loved ones to help protect the freedoms we enjoy; and

WHEREAS, the spouses of our military members remain steadfast, raising their families and maintaining their homes while their loved ones defend our nation's values against our adversaries; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina is the most military friendly state in the nation, offering spouse employment preference to the spouse or dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran; the state legislature has worked diligently to expedite occupational licensure for military-trained and military spouses; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina recognizes the selflessness of these military spouses and the debt of gratitude we owe for their contributions to and leadership in our communities; and

WHEREAS, the success of many of our brave service members depends on the support of their military spouses whose resolve, sacrifice, and dedication exhibit the best of what it means to be a North Carolinian;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 12, 2023, as “MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.