SR - RES-10776 - DESIGNATED 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 8th day of April, 2014.
Teresa E. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
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