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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use and was
initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the first American service award or decoration made
available to the common soldier and is specifically awarded to any member of the United States
Armed Services wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, chartered by an Act of
Congress, is to foster an environment of goodwill among the combat wounded veteran members
and their families; promote patriotism, support legislative initiatives and most importantly—make
sure that we never forget; and
WHEREAS, Okaloosa County is the First Purple Heart County in the State of Florida;
and
WHERAS, Okaloosa County is the home of the US Air Force Air Armament Museum
which houses the Memorial Wall honoring all deceased Florida resident Purple Heart recipients
since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Okaloosa County is the home to two Medal of Honor and Purple Heart
recipients: Colonel George E. “Bud” Day, USAF, Retired and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael J.
Novosel, US Army, Retired (Deceased); and is home to over 900 active and retired military
members living in its communities who have been awarded the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Okaloosa County recognizes the commitment and increasing sacrifices
military families, especially our Gold Star and Blue Star families, are making and has pledged
through its Military Community Covenant to support those who serve and through which we build
strong communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Okaloosa
County, Florida, that we do hereby proclaim January 2013 as
MILITARY PURPLE HEART MONTH
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2013.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
ATTEST: _________________________________
DON R. AMUNDS
CHAIRMAN
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DON W. HOWARD
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT