Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/5/2025
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Tiffany A. Givens, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
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Proclamation - National Purple Heart Day - August 7, 2025
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Dr. Andrew Del Gaudio, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps (retired), and Commander of Chapter 2206 of the Southwest Alabama Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, will address the Commission in remembrance of the sacrifices of those awarded the Purple Heart.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: August 7th is commemorated throughout the United States as National Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed in combat who have earned the badge of honor while serving in the U.S. military on or after April 5, 1917.
The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members. On August 7th, local chapters of the Military Order of the Purple Heart sponsor services to remember and honor medal recipients from their communities.
The Baldwin County Commission respects and appreciates the service and sacrifices of our Nation’s armed forces and veterans.
Commander Dr. Andrew Del Gaudio will be in attendance to share the importance of this day and honor those who have sacrificed.
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff to print proclamation, obtain BCC signatures, scan for Admin files, and place in binder for presentation.
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