SCR 159: Purple Heart Day.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-08-26
This measure would declare August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California.
This measure would declare August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California.
This measure would declare August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California.
WHEREAS, The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1932, the Purple Heart has a long storied past that dates back to the founding fathers of the United States. The award takes its design from the Badge of Military Merit, which was commissioned by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. This award consisted of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face and is considered to be the first official military combat badge of the Armed Forces. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Originally, the award was only open to the United States Army and Air Force service members and could not be awarded posthumously. President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed that in 1942 with an executive order that opened the award to members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Later that year, in a separate order, the award was made available for posthumous award to any member of the military; and
WHEREAS, To date, approximately two million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded. The award can be awarded retroactively to a soldier as far back as 1917, allowing veterans from World War I to be eligible; and
WHEREAS, Originally, the Purple Heart was awarded for meritorious service, and injury was a consideration for merit. In 1942, the creation of the Legion of Merit award duplicated the merit requirement, which became unnecessary for the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, From 1942 to 1997, civilians serving in, or affiliated with, the Armed Forces were eligible to receive the Purple Heart. Some of the earliest civilians to receive this honor were firefighters wounded or killed while fighting fires caused by the attack on Pearl Harbor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, especially those who have been wounded and received the Purple Heart, and declares August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1932, the Purple Heart has a long storied past that dates back to the founding fathers of the United States. The award takes its design from the Badge of Military Merit, which was commissioned by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. This award consisted of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face and is considered to be the first official military combat badge of the Armed Forces. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Originally, the award was only open to the United States Army and Air Force service members and could not be awarded posthumously. President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed that in 1942 with an executive order that opened the award to members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Later that year, in a separate order, the award was made available for posthumous award to any member of the military; and
WHEREAS, To date, approximately two million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded. The award can be awarded retroactively to a soldier as far back as 1917, allowing veterans from World War I to be eligible; and
WHEREAS, Originally, the Purple Heart was awarded for meritorious service, and injury was a consideration for merit. In 1942, the creation of the Legion of Merit award duplicated the merit requirement, which became unnecessary for the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, From 1942 to 1997, civilians serving in, or affiliated with, the Armed Forces were eligible to receive the Purple Heart. Some of the earliest civilians to receive this honor were firefighters wounded or killed while fighting fires caused by the attack on Pearl Harbor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, especially those who have been wounded and received the Purple Heart, and declares August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1932, the Purple Heart has a long storied past that dates back to the founding fathers of the United States. The award takes its design from the Badge of Military Merit, which was commissioned by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. This award consisted of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face and is considered to be the first official military combat badge of the Armed Forces. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Originally, the award was only open to the United States Army and Air Force service members and could not be awarded posthumously. President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed that in 1942 with an executive order that opened the award to members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Later that year, in a separate order, the award was made available for posthumous award to any member of the military; and
WHEREAS, To date, approximately two million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded. The award can be awarded retroactively to a soldier as far back as 1917, allowing veterans from World War I to be eligible; and
WHEREAS, Originally, the Purple Heart was awarded for meritorious service, and injury was a consideration for merit. In 1942, the creation of the Legion of Merit award duplicated the merit requirement, which became unnecessary for the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, From 1942 to 1997, civilians serving in, or affiliated with, the Armed Forces were eligible to receive the Purple Heart. Some of the earliest civilians to receive this honor were firefighters wounded or killed while fighting fires caused by the attack on Pearl Harbor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, especially those who have been wounded and received the Purple Heart, and declares August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Aug 1, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 3, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4867.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 15, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 18, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (August 18). |
| Aug 22, 2016 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6060.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 147, Statutes of 2016. |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 22, 2016 | SCR 159 Morrell Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 18, 2016 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Aug 11, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR159 Morrell | Senate Floor |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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Organization
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Position
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| American G.I. Forum of California | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| American Legion, Department Of California | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Amvets, Department Of California | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| California Association Of County Veterans Service Officers | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| California State Commanders Veterans Council | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Military Officers Association Of America, California Council Of Chapters | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| The Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Department Of California | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Vietnam Veterans Of America, California State Council | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
Date of Hearing: August 18, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SBPCA Bill Id:
Author:() – As Ver:August 1, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 36-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Declares August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action.
- Created in 1932, the Purple Heart has a long storied past that dates back to the founding fathers of the United States. The award takes its design from the Badge of Military Merit, which was commissioned by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. This award consisted of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face and is considered to be the first official military combat badge of the Armed Forces. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart.
- Originally, the award was only open to the United States Army and Air Force service members and could not be awarded posthumously. President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed that in 1942 with an executive order that opened the award to members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Later that year, in a separate order, the award was made available for posthumous award to any member of the military.
- To date, approximately two million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded. The award can be awarded retroactively to a soldier as far back as 1917, allowing veterans from World War I to be eligible.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American G.I. Forum of California
American Legion, Department of California
AMVETS, Department of California
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 159
Introduced: 8/1/16
DIGEST:
This resolution declares August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action.
- Created in 1932, the Purple Heart has a long storied past that dates back to the founding fathers of the United States. The award takes its design from the Badge of Military Merit, which was commissioned by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. This award consisted of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face and is considered to be the first official military combat badge of the Armed Forces. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart.
- To date, approximately two million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded. The award can be awarded retroactively to a soldier as far back as 1917, allowing veterans from World War I to be eligible.
- Originally, the Purple Heart was awarded for meritorious service, and injury was a consideration for merit. In 1942, the creation of the Legion of Merit award duplicated the merit requirement, which became unnecessary for the Purple Heart.
- From 1942 to 1997, civilians serving in, or affiliated with, the Armed Forces were eligible to receive the Purple Heart. Some of the earliest civilians to receive this honor were firefighters wounded or killed while fighting fires caused by the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This resolution declares August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California, and encourages all Californians to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, especially those who have been wounded and received the Purple Heart.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
American G.I. Forum of California
American Legion, Department of California
AMVETS, Department of California
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/3/16 19:14:37
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