[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12156]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 MESQUITE, NEVADA, A PURPLE HEART CITY

  (Mr. HARDY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, the Purple Heart is our Nation's oldest 
military decoration. It is a unifying symbol that binds together men 
and women who have bled for freedom.
  When these brave warriors return to our communities, we cannot forget 
them and their sacrifice. That is why I am proud to recognize my 
hometown of Mesquite, Nevada, for its decision to become a Purple Heart 
City.
  The decision, which will be formally announced next week, will signal 
to all veterans throughout southern Nevada and around the country that 
Mesquite welcomes them and is proud to honor their service. I would 
like to thank Chapter 711 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for 
working with the city of Mesquite to make this day possible.
  It is my hope that more communities take this step to honor the 
sacrifices of these heroes by becoming Purple Heart communities.
  I can't wait to see that Purple Heart flag proudly flying over 
Mesquite.

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