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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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