BILL NUMBER: S2279

SPONSOR: JORDAN
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the state law, in relation to designating the state of
New York a purple heart state

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:


Section 1 amends the state law to designate New York State as a Purple
Heart State.

Section 2 sets the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

There are many thousands of people from the state of New York who made
the brave choice to serve and defend our great nation, a choice which
necessarily includes putting one's own body and life on the line. The
              

Purple Heart decoration was established in 1932 for those who have made
the sacrifice - being wounded or even killed while serving - for our
nation.

This bill would designate New York State as a Purple Heart State. In
designating New York as a Purple Heart State, we are recognizing the
heroic sacrifices our nation's soldiers have made in order to protect
our country. Currently, there are forty-two municipalities, twelve coun-
ties, six colleges and universities, six Purple Heart Trail Routes, and
six other various locations that already have this designation within
the state. These localities have understood the importance of recogniz-
ing the brave heroes of our armed forces with this designation, and they
also understand that such a designation ensures their locality is viewed
as welcoming and appreciative of those who have served. By adopting this
designation on a statewide basis, New York State can take another crit-
ical step in ensuring our veterans are respected and provided for.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

S6745 of 2019-20.

 
FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the
date upon which it shall have become a law.