Florida § 683.147 - Medal of Honor Day.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 683.147 — Medal of Honor Day., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 683.147. Medal of Honor Day.
(1) March 25 of each year is designated as “Medal of Honor Day.” (2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating March 25 as Medal of Honor Day and calling upon public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the state to commemorate Medal of Honor Day and honor recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor who distinguished themselves through their conspicuous bravery and gallantry during wartime, and at considerable risk to their own lives, while serving as members of the United States Armed Forces.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 683.147 ("Medal of Honor Day.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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