Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR17 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.C.R. NO. 17 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Designating the state as a purple heart state.
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.C.R. NO. 17
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37	37	Designating the state as a purple heart state.
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45	45	WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is a badge created by General George Washington in 1782, to recognize any singularly meritorious action in instances of unusual gallantry in battle and extraordinary fidelity and essential service; and WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States military who were killed, wounded, or died of wounds received while engaged in armed combat with an enemy force; as a result of international terrorism; or for being held as a prisoner of war; and WHEREAS, the State has a proud history of supporting its active military and veteran population and deeply appreciates the sacrifices that its Purple Heart recipients have made in the Nation's defense; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the Senate concurring, that this body designates the State of Hawaii as a Purple Heart State; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Office of Veterans' Services of the Department of Defense. OFFERED BY: _____________________________
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47	47	WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is a badge created by General George Washington in 1782, to recognize any singularly meritorious action in instances of unusual gallantry in battle and extraordinary fidelity and essential service; and
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51	51	WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States military who were killed, wounded, or died of wounds received while engaged in armed combat with an enemy force; as a result of international terrorism; or for being held as a prisoner of war; and
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55	55	WHEREAS, the State has a proud history of supporting its active military and veteran population and deeply appreciates the sacrifices that its Purple Heart recipients have made in the Nation's defense; now, therefore,
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59	59	BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the Senate concurring, that this body designates the State of Hawaii as a Purple Heart State; and
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63	63	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Office of Veterans' Services of the Department of Defense.
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71	71	OFFERED BY: _____________________________
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81	81	Report Title: Purple Heart State; Designation
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85	85	Purple Heart State; Designation