HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Purple Heart CityWhereas, the citizens of the City of Palm Desert have great
admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women
who have selflessly served their country and this community in
the Armed Forces and have borne the brunt of battle; and
Whereas, veterans have paid the high price of freedom by
leaving their families and communities and placing themselves in
harm's way for the good of all; and
Whereas, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and
women from the City of Palm Desert who served in the Armed
Forces have been vital in defending the hard-won freedoms and
liberties of our Constitution that are treasured by our citizens; and
Whereas, many citizens of our community have been
awarded the Purple Heart Medal in recognition of being wounded
while engaged in combat with an enemy force, construed as a
singularly meritorious act of essential service; and
Whereas, June 27t" has officially been designated as the day
in the City of Palm Desert to remember and recognize veterans
who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal.
Now, Therefore, the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Does Hereby Proclaim Palm Desert as a
Purple Heart City
one of the few cities in the State of California so designated,
honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's men and women
in uniform wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to
protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.