Bill Text: OH HB459 | 2011-2012 | 129th General Assembly | Enrolled

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Bill Title: To declare that Ohio is a "Purple Heart State."

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 60-35)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-22 - Effective Date [HB459 Detail]

Download: Ohio-2011-HB459-Enrolled.html

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(129th General Assembly) (House Bill Number 459)

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AN ACT

To enact section 5.091 of the Revised Code to declare that Ohio is a "Purple Heart State."

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio:

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

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