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Introduced
03/11/2015
03/11/2015
In Committee
10/26/2015
10/26/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the annual recognition of August 7th as Purple Heart day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill designates the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Purple Heart State and formally recognizes August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to service members wounded or killed in action, and it is the oldest American military decoration still in use, originally created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. This designation serves to honor the sacrifices of Massachusetts residents who have been wounded or killed while serving in the Armed Forces, acknowledging their contributions to maintaining freedom. The bill also encourages citizens and organizations within Massachusetts to display the American flag and engage in other public expressions of recognition for Purple Heart recipients on August 7th.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 10/29/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2839 | 11/24/2016 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2839 | 03/12/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2839.pdf | 03/12/2015 |
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