RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING THE CITY OF COMMERCE AS A PURPLE HEART CITY WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration still in present use and was initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782 and later renamed the Purple Heart in 1932; and WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving their country; and WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Commerce have a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans, especially those who were wounded or gave their lives in defense of the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans; and WHEREAS, the City of Commerce seeks to honor and recognize the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of the men and women who have earned the Purple Heart Medal; and WHEREAS, designating the City of Commerce as a Purple Heart City serves as a visible symbol of support for Purple Heart recipients and all veterans, and reinforces the City’s commitment to honoring those who have served our nation in the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, this designation also aligns the City of Commerce with other jurisdictions across the United States that have demonstrated similar support and appreciation for America’s combat-wounded veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City of Commerce is hereby designated as a Purple Heart City in honor of the service and sacrifice of our nation’s men and women in uniform, especially those who were wounded or killed in combat.
SECTION 3. The City Council encourages all residents and businesses in the City of Commerce to recognize and honor Purple Heart recipients and to participate in appropriate observances and recognitions, including National Purple Heart Day on August 7 each year.
SECTION 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2025. ______________________
Mayor Ivan Altamirano
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway, City Clerk