RES-10776 Designating City of Orange As Purple Heart CityRESOLUTION NO. 10776
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE DESIGNATING THE CITY OF
ORANGE AS A PURPLE HEART CITY.
WHEREAS, The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who
are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy, or posthumously awarded to
the next of kin in the name of those who are killed or die of wounds received in action; and
WHEREAS, The City of Orange recognizes all veterans who have made sacrifices
for their countrymen, having left jobs, educational opportunities, and loved ones; and we
honor the many veterans who have suffered injury or death to secure the freedom of our
nation for future generations; and
WHEREAS, In 1782, the Purple Heart was first established by George Washington,
then General and Commander -in -Chief of the Continental Army, as the Badge of Military
Merit to be awarded to any soldier, regardless of rank, who performed a singularly
meritorious action; and
WHEREAS, In 1932, the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) was formed
for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the distinguished award and is
currently the only service organization comprised strictly of "combat" veterans. Their
mission is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded
veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and provide service to
all veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, On April 12, 2012, the State of California became the first state to
designate itself a "Purple Heart State," in recognition of the sacrifices of Californian
veterans, especially those who were wounded or killed in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange and its citizens wish to honor and thank the City's
veterans who have been wounded or killed in the line of duty for their selfless sacrifice to the
United States of America, the State of California, the County of Orange, and the City of
Orange.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Orange City Council
does hereby venerably proclaim the City of Orange's designation as a Purple Heart City by
the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and is honored to carry this title in tribute to all our
service personnel serving at home and abroad.
ADOPTED this 8 th day of April, 2014.
Teresa. . Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E. M y , ity Clerk, £ -e e
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8tfi day of April 2014 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Bilodeau
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mary E. ity Cler of O ange
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