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WHEREAS, The Purple Heart Medal Award is specifically a combat decoration and it
is our nation's oldest medal. It was first created by General George Washington in [782
_ and was known as the Badge of Military Merit. It was first awarded to three (3) soldiers
at Newburgh, New York. The Badge of Military Merit was made of cloth and it is the
predecessor of the Purple Heart medal; and
WHEREAS, the current Purple Heart medal was developed by General Douglas
MacArthur to 1932. The new design was created by MISS Elisabeth Will, an Army
heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General. The revived form is of
metal, instead of perishable cloth, made in the .shape of a rich purple heart bordered with
gold, with a bust of Washington in the eentei and the Washington coat -of -arms at the
top; and
WHEREAS, The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United
States of America who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy
and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed m action or die
of wounds received in action. The heritage it represents is sacred to those who
understand the price paid to wear it; and
WHEREAS, The City of National City, California, shares a unique relationship with the
U.S Military, stretchmg back decades. This is due, in large part, to housing a major'
portion of Naval Base San Diego along the Ci ty's waterfront, and
WHEREAS, National City has the utmost gratitude and the greatest appreciation and,
respect for all the men and women who have and continue to selflessly serve their
country and our community ;n the Anned Forces.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 1. Ron Morrison, Mayor of the City of
National City, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the City of National City affix
the official seal this 15' day of October and together with the City Council do hereby
proclaim the City of National City to be a
PURPLE HEART CITY!
'As the Mayor of the City of National City, I F, ge all citizens of the City of National City
to join me and Embrace and honor all those who have sacrificed to protect our country
Ron Morrison
Mayor
Mono Rios
Coanci"lmemher
Jerry Cano
Collm,ilnerber
Alejandra Soselo-Solis
Coundlmember