Purple Heart Day.
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Overview
This resolution declares August 7th of each year as Purple Heart Day in California. It recognizes the significance of the Purple Heart medal, awarded to military personnel for wounds or death in action, and acknowledges its history dating back to 1782. The resolution also highlights the large number of California veterans and military members who have received this honor.
Key provisions
- Declares August 7th as Purple Heart Day in California.
- Recognizes the Purple Heart medal and its historical origins.
- Acknowledges the number of California veterans and military personnel who have received the Purple Heart.
- Mentions the medal's retroactive eligibility dating back to 1917.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Veterans
- Members of the Armed Forces
- Military Families
Notable changes
- The resolution does not represent a change to existing law, but rather a declaration of a commemorative day.
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