15-R-50 - Accepting nomination for Purple Heart CityRESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS ACCEPTING THE NOMINATION FROM GILBERT
BROWN, COMMANDER OF THE COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS
OF TEXAS, MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE CITY OF SCHERTZ
AS A "PURPLE HEART CITY."
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2015, the City of Schertz received a letter from Gilbert Brown,
Commander of the Combat Wounded Veterans of Texas, stating that a member of Alamo
Chapter 1836, Narciso Pulido, approached the Chapter Commander, Lorenzo Rodriguez, about
approving a declaration declaring the City of Schertz as a "Purple Heart City "; and
WHEREAS, the letter stated that it gives the Commander great pleasure to invite the
City of Schertz to issue a proclamation declaring that it is a "Purple Heart City "; and
WHEREAS, Many members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart who belong to
Alamo Chapter 1836 reside in the City of Schertz; and
WHEREAS, Alamo Chapter 1836 is the largest chapter in the Nation and the
Department of Texas has the largest number of members of the Military Order of the Purple
Heart of any state; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest award given by the United States military
services; and
WHEREAS, it is only awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or
killed by an armed enemy of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the forerunner of the "Purple Heart," the Badge of Military Merit, was first
awarded by General George Washington on August 7, 1782; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart was 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 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 we never forget our veterans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz, Texas, has had several residents make the ultimate
sacrifice in all of the world wars since 1898 and has a number of residents that have been
awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Schertz, Texas pledges to support those who have served in the
United States military and help veterans and active duty personnel, welcoming them into our
community, and assisting them when necessary and appropriately honor their services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, an official Proclamation will be presented and read on the 4th
July, 2015, at the Schertz Jubilee Ceremonies naming the City of Schertz as a "Purple Heart City
in the State of Texas ".
PASSED AND APPROVED the day gf- 1 ,x.2015.
ATTEST:
CitSecretary, Brenda Dennis
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R. CARPENTER, MAYOR