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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we recognize the hallmark of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and its programs
which improve the lives of Veterans, their families, and communities in which they live; and
WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart wishes to keep alive the memory of our founding
fathers and to honor the memory of George Washington, who instituted the Purple Heart on August 7, 1782;
and
WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart raises funds for service, welfare and
rehabilitation for any wounded, handicapped or disabled veteran and his spouse or other survivors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, Texas, being the first Purple Heart City in the state, calls on
Texans everywhere to recognize the extraordinary contributions that the Military Order of the Purple Heart
has made to our history; and
WHEREAS, almost two million Americans have been wounded since World War One, defending
our Country’s freedoms; all gave some and some gave all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2017 as
TEXAS CAPITAL CHAPTER 1919
THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART DAY
In Georgetown, Texas