Recognizing New York State Purple Heart Trail

Floor Speech

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Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, New York has a long and distinguished history of supporting our servicemembers and veterans, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to those serving today at Fort Drum and Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. It is our duty to honor these courageous individuals in New York-24.

We especially remember the members of our armed services who have been wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart, a symbol of the highest form of service and sacrifice to our country. The Purple Heart Memorial in Niagara County and the Purple Heart Municipalities along the United States Purple Heart Trail help ensure that their bravery is recognized and preserved for generations.

Today, I rise to advance these efforts by officially proclaiming New York's 24th Congressional District as a Purple Heart Congressional District. This designation will place New York-24 on the New York State Purple Heart Trail, preserving the legacy of Purple Heart recipients for generations. It is a tribute to the exceptional men and women who have sacrificed for our Nation and a reminder to never forget the true cost of freedom.

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