SCR 55: Purple Heart Day.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-09-22
This measure would declare August 7, 2017, as Purple Heart Day in California.
This measure would declare August 7, 2017, as Purple Heart Day in California.
This measure would declare August 7, 2017, as Purple Heart Day in California.
This measure would declare August 7, 2017, 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 Purple Heart 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, 2017, 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 Purple Heart 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, 2017, 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 Purple Heart 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, 2017, 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, 2017, 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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| Sep 22, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 176, Statutes of 2017. |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 10:30 a.m. |
| Sep 15, 2017 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Assembly Rule 96 suspended. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jul 20, 2017 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Read third time and amended. |
| May 17, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 15, 2017 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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| Jul 20, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR55 Newman et al. | 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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| American G.I. Forum of California | ** Support | Jun 14, 2017 |
| American Legion, Department Of California | ** Support | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Amvets, Department Of California | ** Support | Jun 14, 2017 |
| California Association Of County Veterans Service Officers | ** Support | Jun 14, 2017 |
| California State Commanders Veterans Council | ** Support | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Vietnam Veterans Of America, California State Council | ** Support | Jun 14, 2017 |
SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SCR 55
Author:(Newman)
As Amended Ver:June 12, 2017
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUMMARY: Declares August 7, 2017, 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 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.
- 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.
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN:
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 55
Amended: 6/12/17
DIGEST:
This resolution declares August 7, 2017, as Purple Heart Day in California.
Senate Floor Amendments of 6/12/17 add coauthors and make a technical, clarifying change.
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.
- Originally, the Purple Heart 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.
- 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 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, 2017, as Purple Heart Day in California.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 159 (Morell, Resolution Chapter 147, Statutes of 2016) declared August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California.
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
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/13/17)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/14/17 16:21:16
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 55
Introduced: 5/15/17
DIGEST:
This resolution declares August 7, 2017, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 2017, as Purple Heart Day in California.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 159 (Morell, Resolution Chapter 147, Statutes of 2016) declared August 7, 2016, as Purple Heart Day in California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/17/17)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/17/17 15:50:59
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