Oklahoma § 25-90.7 - Purple Heart Day

§ 25-90.7. Purple Heart Day

Purple Heart Day. The seventh day of August of each year is

hereby established as "Purple Heart Day" in Oklahoma. The Purple

Heart, as established by George Washington in 1782 and revived in

1932, is a decoration of honor awarded to members of the Armed

Forces and to United States citizens honorably wounded in action.

All residents of this state are requested to devote some portion

of Purple Heart Day to recognizing and commemorating the recipients

of the Purple Heart who have demonstrated a commitment to fighting

for the ideals which have made this nation great, have served this

nation so valiantly, and are role models for all to emulate.

It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature that:

1. The Governor execute a proclamation each year in recognition

of Purple Heart Day;

2. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs encourage the observance

of Purple Heart Day with appropriate activities;

3. Each local chapter of all veterans' organizations plan

special activities and events to honor the Purple Heart recipients

in that chapter; and

4. That the State of Oklahoma be designated as a Purple Heart

State in recognition of the many citizens of the state who have

earned the Purple Heart Medal as a result of being wounded while

engaged in combat with an enemy force.

Added by Laws 1992, c. 8, § 1, emerg. eff. March 24, 1992. Amended

by Laws 2015, c. 111, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2019, c. 87, § 1,

eff. Nov. 1, 2019.