Las Vegas to Become a Purple Heart City
On Wednesday, April 20, 2015 the Las Vegas City Council will officially proclaim Las Vegas as a "Purple Heart City" during its morning Council meeting at City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV. The Council convenes at 9:00 AM and, after routine business, the proclamation ceremony should occur at 9:45 AM. The public is invited to attend this patriotic ceremony.
In taking this action, the City of Las Vegas pays special homage to America's sons and daughters, and particularly those from the greater Las Vegas area, who have been killed or wounded in combat against the enemies of the United States or as a result of acts of international terrorism.
Representing all Purple Heart recipients in the area will be Chapter 711 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Commander John Waid will present Mayor Carolyn Goodman and the Council with a special plaque and other mementos to commemorate the day. The city will also be presented a Purple Heart flag to be flown on military holidays; especially on August 7th, National Purple Heart Day. Following the proclamation ceremony, Patriot Members of MOPH Chapter 711 will host a reception in the Now Café located in City Hall.
The "Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc.," (MOPH) was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all combat wounded veterans and active duty men and women who have received the decoration. Chartered by the Congress, The MOPH is unique among Veteran Service Organizations in that all its members were wounded in combat. For this sacrifice, they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. With grants from the MOPH Service Foundation, the MOPH and its Ladies Auxiliary promote Patriotism, Fraternalism, and the Preservation of America's military history. Most importantly, through veteran service, they provide comfort and assistance to all Veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA, those who are homeless, and those requiring employment assistance. Programs of the MOPH include VA Volunteer Service, JROTC Leadership Awards, Scholarships, Americanism, Purple Heart Trail and Cities, Welfare, and numerous community service programs, all with the objective of service to Veterans and their families. Chapter 711 meets the first Saturday of each month at the I-Hop Restaurant, 9651 Trailwood Dr., Las Vegas.
For more information and to RSVP for the ceremony please contact:
Phone: (C) 702-460-0769 or (H) 702-362-7673
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