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Texas Capital Chapter 1919 Austin, Texas
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THE PURPLE HEART TRAIL
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Background Information
The Purple Heart Trail was established in 1992 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart to be a symbolic trail throughout all 50 states to commemorate and honor all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The Purple Heart Trail originates in Mount Vernon, Va., and traverses the United States to California. More than 20 states have implemented the trail, including Hawaii. The trail has also been implemented in Puerto Rico and Guam.
Texas Trail
A ceremony establishing the portion of Interstate 35 in Texas as the Purple Heart Trail, the first Purple Heart Trail in the state, was conducted on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 10 a.m. in Laredo, Texas. State Senator Leticia Van de Putte (District 26) sponsored the bill (SB678) to establish the Purple Heart Trail in Texas.
What's Next? ACTION ITEM
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas will fund the purchase of highway signs similar to those shown at the top of this page which should be placed every 100 miles on the entire length of I-35 in Texas. The Texas Department has suggested a $5 "donation" from each member to fund this project. Please help with this effort and send your contribution to Ray Diaz, MOPH 1919, 612 W. Annie St., Austin, TX 78704-4102. You can contact any of our officers about donating to this project.
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Updated 9-18-2005 |
