[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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     RECOGNIZING ARKANSAS' FIRST DUAL PURPLE HEART CITY AND COUNTY

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Izard 
County and the city of Horseshoe Bend on becoming the first dual Purple 
Heart city and county in the State of Arkansas.
  Created by George Washington in 1782, the Purple Heart is our 
Nation's oldest military medal. The Purple Heart is awarded to members 
of the Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in combat. These men and 
women are some of the finest heroes in our Nation.
  Similarly, Izard County has also committed to show its respect and 
appreciation for our veterans by becoming a Purple Heart County. 
Showing our admiration for the heroes who have served and sacrificed so 
much for our freedom is such a worthy endeavor and this recognition is 
well-deserved. I commend Izard County and the city of Horseshoe Bend 
for publically acknowledging these heroes, declaring unwavering support 
of them, and showing how grateful we are for our veterans and their 
willingness to serve their country. There truly is no greater display 
of service and sacrifice than that.
  I want to take this opportunity to applaud the city of Horseshoe Bend 
and Izard County for publicly recognizing our veterans and Purple Heart 
recipients by becoming a Purple Heart City and Purple Heart County. 
Arkansas is proud that our local communities are paying respect to our 
veterans and standing behind them.

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