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MS SC514
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Videt Carmichael
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AI Summary
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Designates the State of Mississippi as "A Purple Heart State" to honor and recognize citizens who received the Purple Heart Medal for combat-related wounds.
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Acknowledges the Purple Heart as the oldest military decoration in present use, originally created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782 and reestablished in 1932.
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Recognizes Mississippi's large veteran population and Purple Heart recipients, expressing appreciation for their sacrifices in defending freedoms.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the Mississippi Department of Military Affairs for distribution to veterans organizations, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Designate Mississippi as "A Purple Heart State."
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/17/2014