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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 111
Author: Cook (R), et al.
Amended: 3/19/12 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 3/19/12
SUBJECT : Purple Heart State
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims California as a Purple
Heart State, honoring the service and sacrifices of our
nations men and women in uniform wounded or killed by the
enemy while serving to protect the freedoms enjoyed by all
Americans.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1. Many citizens of our state have earned the Purple Heart
Medal as a result of being wounded while engaged in
combat with an enemy force, recognized as a singularly
meritorious act of essential services; and many men and
women in uniform have given their lives while serving in
the Armed Forces.
2. Veterans have paid the high price of freedom by leaving
their families and placing themselves in harm's way for
the good of all; and the people of the State of
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California have a great admiration and the utmost
gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly
served their country and this state in the Armed Forces.
3. The contributions and sacrifices of the men and women
from the State of California who served in the Armed
Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and
way of life enjoyed by our citizens.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 4/9/12)
California Academy of Physician Assistants
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
RM:kc 4/9/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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