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IN HCR0009
Concurrent Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Mahan
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AI Summary
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The Indiana General Assembly recognizes and honors Purple Heart recipients and the service and sacrifice of military members wounded or killed in combat while serving the United States.
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The Purple Heart, created by General George Washington in 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit, was the first American military decoration made available to common soldiers wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy.
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The resolution acknowledges that Indiana residents have been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat and have made the ultimate sacrifice in armed conflicts around the world.
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The resolution recognizes that veterans have paid the high price of freedom by leaving their families and communities to place themselves in harm's way, and that their contributions have been vital to maintaining American freedoms.
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Purple Heart recipients in Indiana and honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's men and women in uniform who were wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect the freedom enjoyed by all Americans.