Wyoming Statutes
§ 8-4-111 — Purple Heart Day
(a)In recognition of the purple heart as the oldest
United States military decoration in present use, created as the
badge of military merit in 1782 by General George Washington,
and in recognition that the purple heart is specifically awarded
to members of the United States armed forces including Wyoming
citizens who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in
combat, August 7 of each year is designated as "Purple Heart
Day." The day shall be appropriately observed by state and local
governments and by organizations within the state.
(b)The Wyoming veterans' commission shall work with
military and veterans' organizations and Wyoming communities to
observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.
(c)This section shall not affect commercial paper, the
making or execution
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