Resolution 311-2007
RESOLUTION
311 - 2007
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WHEREAS, General George Washington established the Purple Heart Medal on August
7, 1782 to honor military personnel wounded in combat; and
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD 0165 r. =;:
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DEDICATING THAT PORTION OF U.S. ffiGHWAY 27 IN~~6~~
THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS "THE PURPLE HEART,c;c;
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WHEREAS, since then approximately 1,635,000 Purple Heart medals have been
awarded to our military personnel; and it is believed that there are an estimated 500,000 living
veterans who are Purple Heart recipients; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners appreciates the
members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart, and further recognizes
that many have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free; and
WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA is coordinating a state
and national effort to establish "The National Purple Heart Trail" consisting of major interstate
highways and roadways leading to patriotic sites; and
WHEREAS, our local community, our state, and our nation owe a deep debt of gratitude
to those members of our Armed Forces who have been wounded in combat and honored with the
Purple Heart medal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, Monroe County, Florida, that the Board:
I. Recommends and supports the dedication of that portion of U.S. Highway 27 in the State
of Florida as "The Purple Heart Highway"; and
2. Requests the Florida Department of Transportation place and maintain appropriate
markers so designating said highway.
3. Directs the Clerk of the Court to forward a copy of this Resolution to Secretary Stephanie
Kopelousos, Florida Department of Transportation; the Military Order of the Purple
Heart, Highlands County Chapter 601 and Florida Chapter Commander James G.
Holland, Tallahassee, Florida; and Representative Ron Saunders, Senator Larcenia J.
Bullard and Governor Charlie Crist.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the 19th day of September, AD., 2007.
Mayor Mario DiGennaro
Mayor Pro Tern Dixie M. Spehar
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner George Neugent
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Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MONROE COUNTY ATT N Y
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