Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.
Impact
The resolution serves to formally acknowledge and honor the sacrifices of Purple Heart recipients, aligning Hawaii with several other states that have made similar designations. By designating Hawaii as a Purple Heart State, the resolution not only celebrates the valor and fidelity of these service members but also enhances awareness and appreciation for military sacrifices among the general public. Enhancing recognition in such a manner can also foster pride in the state’s commitment to honoring veterans and their contributions.
Summary
SCR113 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution introduced during the Thirty-third Legislature of Hawaii, seeking to honor military service members who have received the Purple Heart. The resolution requests that the Governor of Hawaii issue a proclamation designating the state as a Purple Heart State on August 7, 2025, which coincides with National Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is a notable military decoration awarded to those injured or killed in service, representing significant sacrifices made by service members.
Contention
As a concurrent resolution, SCR113 may not face as much contention as a typical legislative bill that enacts changes to law; however, discussions could arise regarding the implications of such designations in terms of benefits or recognitions for veterans. While proponents of the bill would argue it is a matter of honoring those who have served and sacrificed, critics may raise questions about the effectiveness and necessity of such proclamations in truly supporting veterans’ needs or addressing broader issues faced by the military community.
Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.
Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.
Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.
Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.