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House passes Purple Heart Day bill
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
JUNEAU - Alaska would set aside a day each year to honor Purple Heart recipients under a measure that passed the state House on Monday.
The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, would designate Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day. She sees the designation as a way to show veterans' appreciation.
Purple Hearts are awarded to service members who are wounded or killed in battle.
The measure now goes to the Senate.