2005 Senate Bill 764 / 2006 Public Act 96

Authorize a "Purple Heart Monument"

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To erect a "Purple Heart Monument" in Veterans Memorial Park in Lansing to honor citizens of Michigan who have been awarded the Purple Hear, which is given to members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action. The monument would be paid for by the Michigan chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 20, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 27, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To erect a "Purple Heart Monument" in Veterans Memorial Park in Lansing to honor citizens of Michigan who have been awarded the Purple Heart, which is given to members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action. The monument would be paid for by the Michigan chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Received in the House

Oct. 27, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

Feb. 8, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To erect a "Purple Heart Monument" in Veterans Memorial Park in Lansing to honor citizens of Michigan who have been awarded the Purple Heart, which is given to members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action. The monument would be paid for by the Michigan chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 2, 2006