[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. ANTHONY GONZALEZ

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2020

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Senate 
Amendment to H.R. 1830, the ``National Purple Heart Honor Mission 
Commemorative Coin Act.''
  I would like to thank Leader Schumer for championing this issue on 
the Senate side, and the Gentleman from New York, Congressman Maloney, 
for his work. We passed his version of this bill in the House back in 
September of 2019. Regardless of the chamber, I'm glad we have the 
opportunity to send this important bill to the President's desk.
  The National Purple Heart Mission opened in 2006. The Purple Heart 
Mission is a New York State Facility that is dedicated to collecting, 
preserving, and sharing the stories of all Purple Heart recipients from 
all branches of service and across all conflicts.
  Enrollments at the National Purple Honor Mission are voluntary and 
submissions are made by Purple Heart recipients, their families, or 
friends. Currently, there are 4,783 Purple Heart recipients enrolled 
from the great state of Ohio, representing: World War I, World War II, 
Korea, Vietnam, Somalia, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi 
Freedom.
  These courageous men and women are recognized by the National Purple 
Heart Honor Mission, because surprisingly, the federal government does 
not maintain a comprehensive list. In fact, the only award for which 
there is a list, is the Medal of Honor.
  Mr. Speaker, the National Purple Heart Honor Mission is an 
organization that deserves the recognition the commemorative coin will 
bring.
  I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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