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CA ACR121
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
8/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Devon Mathis
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AI Summary
- Declares August 7, 2022, as Purple Heart Day in California
- Recognizes the Purple Heart as an award for members of the Armed Forces killed or wounded in action, created in 1932 as successor to General George Washington's Badge of Military Merit commissioned on August 7, 1782
- Notes that approximately 2 million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded since inception, with eligibility extending back to World War I veterans
- Acknowledges California's 1.8 million veterans and 200,000 active and reserve Armed Forces members as reason to honor Purple Heart recipients
- Encourages all Californians to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, particularly those wounded and decorated with the Purple Heart
Legislative Description
Purple Heart Day.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 124, Statutes of 2022.
8/19/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules6/30/2022
Rules1/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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