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OK HCR1068
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Phil Richardson
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AI Summary
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Proclaims August 7, 2010, as Oklahoma Purple Heart Day to honor recipients of the Purple Heart medal
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Recognizes the Purple Heart as the oldest military decoration in present use, established on August 7, 1782, by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War
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Notes the Purple Heart is awarded by the President to Armed Forces members wounded or killed in enemy conflict, or to next of kin for posthumous awards
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Acknowledges approximately 1,535,000 total Purple Heart recipients throughout history, with approximately 550,000 still living
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Honors Oklahoma citizens who earned the Purple Heart through their sacrifice, wounds, and lives given in service
Legislative Description
Veterans; proclaiming August 7, 2010, Oklahoma Purple Heart Day.
Special Dates and Symbols
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State
5/28/2010