[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12722]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MILLER COUNTY, MISSOURI UPON ITS DESIGNATION AS A PURPLE 
                              HEART COUNTY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
designation of Miller County, Missouri as a Purple Heart County and its 
inclusion as a part of the Purple Heart Trail.
  The Purple Heart Trail is a system of roads and monuments throughout 
the United States that pay tribute to veterans that have been awarded 
the Purple Heart. The system was established in 1992 by the Military 
Order of the Purple Heart. As a Purple Heart County, signs along Miller 
County roadways will now provide a visual reminder of those who have 
paid the price for others to live and travel freely throughout our 
country.
  The Purple Heart was established by George Washington to honor 
members of the military that have been wounded or killed in service to 
their country. As a lifelong resident of Miller County, I am proud to 
live in a place that prioritizes honoring those who have paid the price 
to secure our liberty. Our nation owes so much to the brave men and 
women that have placed their lives on the line for our nation's future. 
The Purple Heart Trail is an important reminder of that debt of 
gratitude shared by all Americans.
  I ask you to join me in recognizing Miller County on this important 
designation, and in thanking all Purple Heart recipients and veterans 
for their service to our country.

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