(a) August 7 of every year is designated as 'Purple Heart Day.'(b) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as 'Purple Heart Day.' Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of this state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services.Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 630,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
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