[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14602-14603]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     DESIGNATION OF MAPLE VALLEY, WASHINGTON AS A PURPLE HEART CITY

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2017

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the City of 
Maple Valley, in light of its designation as a Purple Heart City. The 
City of Maple Valley will be the first in Washington's Eighth 
Congressional District to become a Purple Heart, as well as the third 
city in the State of Washington. Additionally, the designation falls on 
the anniversary of 9/11, an event that will forever be seen in our 
hearts as a symbol of strength, hope, and freedom.
  The Purple Heart is awarded to wounded members of the armed forces of 
the United States as a combat decoration for their commitment to our 
great country. As you visit the City of Maple Valley, you will find a 
road sign

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explaining the Purple Heart significance, which reminds all those 
visiting, of the sacrifice made for a just and free civilization. 
Furthermore, I would like to also thank the Boy Scout Troop 711 for 
building the display case for the plaques and other Purple Heart 
memorabilia, for the public to observe, learn and enjoy.
  I thank the City of Maple Valley for its dedication to our armed 
forces who've risked their lives for ours. The City will not only be 
known as a beautiful place for wilderness, recreation and to raise a 
family; but one as an allegiance to our public servants.

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