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WV HCR17
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scot Heckert
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AI Summary
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Requests the Division of Highways to add the phrase "West Virginia - A Purple Heart State" to roadway welcome signs on interstates at state entrances
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Honors veterans who received the Purple Heart Medal for service and sacrifice in the armed forces
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References the history of the Purple Heart, noting it originated as the Badge of Military Merit created by General George Washington in 1782 and is the nation's oldest military award
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Expresses the Legislature's support for recognizing West Virginia as a Purple Heart State to show gratitude for veterans who served and were wounded or killed in action
Legislative Description
To place Purple Heart Signs at the entrances to the state
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure
4/2/2025