As Introduced

129th General Assembly Regular Session 2011-2012

H. B. No. 459

Representative Hottinger 

Cosponsors: Representatives Slesnick, Thompson, Gonzales, Cera, Terhar, Gardner, Brenner, Stinziano, Rose, Dovilla, Young, Adams, R., Hayes, Martin, Beck, Milkovich, Ruhl, Stebelton, Yuko, Garland, Gerberry, O'Brien, Fende, Hackett, Grossman, Goodwin, Bubp, Matheney 

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A BILL

To enact section 5.091 of the Revised Code to declare

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that Ohio is a "Purple Heart State."

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1.  That section 5.091 of the Revised Code be enacted	3
to read as follows:	4

Sec. 5.091.  Ohio is declared to be a "Purple Heart State,"	5
honoring our combat wounded veterans for their service and	6
sacrifice by allowing the United States of America to maintain its	7
sovereignty. Ohio is declared to be the first "Purple Heart State"	8
in the United States of America.	9