Item B1BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date July 17, 2013 Division: BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes _No x Department: George R. Neugent
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: T. Colonna 4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring Monroe County as the southernmost county in the
United States honoring Purple Heart recipients on this day of July 17, 2013.
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WHEREAS, Monroe County is the southernmost county in the State of Florida honoring recipients of the
Purple Heart, and has always supported our Military Veteran population, now numbering over 10,000; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in use today which evolved from the Badge of
Military Merit, established by General George Washington for the common soldier in 1782; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces that have been
wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, lest we forget as a Nation the sacrifices of our wounded, and in the eloquent words of President
Abraham Lincoln, "they who gave the last full measure of devotion "; and
WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart recognizes that the Purple Heart has come to stand as a
symbol of dedication to service and selfless sacrifice without which the freedom and liberty we so cherish could
not endure; and
Whereas, Monroe County is the home for active duty service members, retirees, and honorably discharged
Veterans and their families of all branches of the United States Military; and
Whereas, Monroe County is host to numerous events supporting and recognizing our Nations wounded Combat
Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has a large, highly decorated veteran population including an estimated one -
hundred Purple Heart recipients; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County appreciates and honors the sacrifices our Purple Heart recipients have made in
defending our freedoms and believe it is important that we acknowledge them for their courage and show them
the support they have earned; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners hereby
declares,
Monroe County as the southernmost county in the United States honoring
Purple Heart recipients
Duly adopted this day of July 17, 2013