[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 101 (Thursday, July 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1568]
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       RESOLUTION HONORING PURPLE HEART DAY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2006

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker,
  Whereas, on August 7, 1782 in Newburgh, New York, General George 
Washington began the time-honored tradition of awarding the valor of 
our soldiers with his creation of a badge of distinction, known as a 
Purple Heart, to be given to enlisted men and noncommissioned officers.
  Whereas, on January 7, 1931, a new design of the Purple Heart was 
created by Ms. Elizabeth Will, an army heraldic specialist in the 
Office of the Quarter. The design consisted of a purple enameled heart 
within a bronze quarter inch border showing a profile of President 
George Washington.
  Whereas, on this day, we celebrate Purple Heart Day on the 
anniversary of its creation on August 7, 1782, as a part of our 
patriotic duty to remember and recognize our soldiers willing to serve 
our country.
  Be it hereby resolved, that Congressman Henry Cuellar commends the 
City of San Antonio for recognizing the importance of Purple Heart Day 
and for honoring our veterans on this day.

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