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Resolution Honoring Purple Heart Day in San Antonio, Texas

Date: July 27, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel


RESOLUTION HONORING PURPLE HEART DAY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- (Extensions of Remarks - July 27, 2006)

SPEECH OF HON. HENRY CUELLAR OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006

* Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker,

* Whereas, on August 7, 1782 in Newburgh, New York, General George Washington began the time-honored tradition of awarding the valor of our soldiers with his creation of a badge of distinction, known as a Purple Heart, to be given to enlisted men and noncommissioned officers.

* Whereas, on January 7, 1931, a new design of the Purple Heart was created by Ms. Elizabeth Will, an army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quarter. The design consisted of a purple enameled heart within a bronze quarter inch border showing a profile of President George Washington.

* Whereas, on this day, we celebrate Purple Heart Day on the anniversary of its creation on August 7, 1782, as a part of our patriotic duty to remember and recognize our soldiers willing to serve our country.

* Be it hereby resolved, that Congressman HENRY CUELLAR commends the City of San Antonio for recognizing the importance of Purple Heart Day and for honoring our veterans on this day.

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