(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 19, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes and supports the efforts of the state of New York to: (1) develop and maintain the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York; (2) honor recipients of the Purple Heart; and (3) educate and inform the people of the United States about the history and importance of the Purple Heart.
Encourages the people of the United States and federal departments and agencies to cooperate, assist, and participate in educating individuals about the history and importance of the Purple Heart and about the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 419 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 419
Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the State of New York to
develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New
York, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 25, 2006
Mrs. Kelly (for herself, Mr. Hinchey, Mrs. Maloney, Mrs. McCarthy, Mr.
Bishop of New York, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Fossella, and Mr. Israel)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Armed Services
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the State of New York to
develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New
York, and for other purposes.
Whereas George Washington, at his headquarters in Newburgh, New York, on August
7, 1782, devised the Badge of Military Merit to be given to enlisted men
and noncommissioned officers for meritorious action;
Whereas the Badge of Military Merit became popularly known as the ``Purple
Heart'' because it consisted of the figure of a heart in purple cloth or
silk edged with narrow lace or binding and was affixed to the uniform
coat over the left breast;
Whereas Badges of Military Merit were awarded during the Revolutionary War by
General George Washington at his headquarters, in Newburgh, New York, on
May 3 and June 8, 1783;
Whereas the Badge of Military Merit, an award for valor in the Revolutionary
War, is the inspiration for today's Purple Heart medal;
Whereas on the bicentennial of General Washington's birthday in February 1932,
the Badge of Military Merit was redesignated by General Douglas
MacArthur, then Chief of Staff of the Army, as the Purple Heart, to be
awarded to persons killed or wounded in action against an enemy of the
United States;
Whereas more than 800,000 members of the Armed Forces have been awarded the
Purple Heart;
Whereas the Nation, as it fights the forces of evil that would undermine those
democratic principles upon which the Nation was founded, continues to
add brave members of the Armed Forces to the ranks of those who have
received the Purple Heart;
Whereas the State of New York has dedicated substantial resources to the
creation of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor to be constructed at
the New Windsor Cantonment, a New York State Historic Site, in New
Windsor, New York, to honor those individuals who have been awarded the
Purple Heart and to inform and educate the people of the United States
about the history and importance of this distinguished combat award;
Whereas the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor will be a permanent place of
remembrance of the service and sacrifices made by the members of the
Armed Forces wounded or killed in service to America from World War I
through the current war against terrorism, both at home and abroad; and
Whereas as the Nation continues to defend the American Way, there will be a need
for a distinguished place to honor those who in the future are awarded
the Purple Heart for their service and sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) recognizes and supports the efforts of the State of New
York to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New
Windsor, New York;
(2) encourages the people of the United States to
participate in the development of the National Purple Heart
Hall of Honor; and
(3) encourages Federal departments and agencies to
cooperate, assist, and participate in the development of the
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6702-6704)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 419.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6702-6703)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6702-6703)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11385)
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11385)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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