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HR 147

A Resolution designating May 21, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Gillen and 4 co-sponsors

Declares August 7, 2025 as Purple Heart Day in Michigan to honor recipients and direct a copy of the resolution to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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Bill Summary · HR 147

Summary — House Resolution 147 (Michigan): “Purple Heart Day” (2025)

Main purpose

House Resolution No. 147 declares August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Day in the state of Michigan. The resolution formally recognizes and honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in combat and encourages Michiganders to remember and express gratitude for their sacrifice.

Key provisions

  • Recites background about the Purple Heart (established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782) and its status as the oldest U.S. military decoration for those wounded or killed by enemy action.
  • Formally declares August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Day in Michigan.
  • States the Legislature’s intent to honor the valor, sacrifice, and dedication of Purple Heart recipients.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as a token of the state’s appreciation.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Purple Heart recipients, their families, and the veteran community — the resolution provides formal state recognition and public gratitude.
  • State agencies: The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is named as the recipient of a copy of the resolution (for record and likely local outreach/awareness activities).
  • General public: The resolution serves as a ceremonial reminder and may encourage local observances, commemorations, or outreach by public bodies, veteran organizations, and municipalities.

Legal, fiscal, and regulatory effect

  • This is a simple, ceremonial (non‑binding) House resolution. It does not create new law, impose obligations, or authorize spending. No fiscal or regulatory changes are included.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Offered by Representative Jaime Greene (as indicated in the Michigan House text).
  • Legislative action records show the resolution was adopted by the House in early 2025, reported enrolled, and subsequently enrolled and signed by the Speaker. A certified copy was presented to the Secretary of State following adoption.
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial state resolution declaring August 7, 2025, Purple Heart Day).

This resolution is primarily symbolic: it formally recognizes the service and sacrifice of Purple Heart recipients and directs a copy of the resolution to the state veterans’ agency for acknowledgement and possible commemoration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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