Georgia § 1-4-21 - Designation of "Purple Heart Day."
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 1-4-21 — Designation of "Purple Heart Day.", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-4-21. Designation of "Purple Heart Day."
August 7 of every year is designated as "Purple Heart Day." The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as "Purple Heart Day." Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of this state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services. (Code 1981, § 1-4-21 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 758, § 1/SB 276.) Cross references. - License plates for veterans awarded Purple Heart, § 40-2-84 . Purple Heart state designation, § 50-3-86 .
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