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RESOLUTION NO. 1599
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
CELEBRATING THE ONGOING DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS AS A PURPLE HEART CITY AND HONORING THE
SACRIFICES OF PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS.
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use, originally
established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782, as the Badge of Military Merit,
and reestablished in 1932 to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who have been
wounded or killed in action while serving our Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United
States to those members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded or who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in combat with an enemy of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, chartered by the United States
Congress, encourages municipalities to become Purple Heart Cities as a lasting tribute to
America’s combat-wounded veterans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds has a long and proud history of supporting active-duty
military members and veterans who have faithfully served this Nation during times of war and
peace. Many former City residents made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of freedom, and
numerous combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients reside within the City and continue to
contribute to their community in countless ways; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Interstate 5 in Washington, which serves the Puget Sound region, is now
memorialized as part of the National Purple Heart Trail, and the City of Edmonds is proud to be
a one of the Purple Heart Cities throughout Washington State as proclaimed by the Office of
the Mayor as a Purple Heart City in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to again publicly recognize these brave men and
women and demonstrate the City’s continuing appreciation for all military veterans and
active-duty service members; and
WHEREAS, Edmonds’ designation as a Purple Heart City serves as a permanent reminder
of the sacrifices made by our Nation’s military personnel and fosters greater public awareness
of their service and dedication;
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Edmonds is proud of its Purple Heart City designation since 2022.
Section 2. The City Council extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to all Purple Heart
recipients and their families for their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the
United States of America.
Section 3. The City encourages all residents to recognize and honor the service of Purple Heart
recipients and all veterans who have defended our Nation.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Military Order of
the Purple Heart and other appropriate veterans’ organizations.
Section 5. The Mayor is encouraged to work with local veterans’ organizations to identify an
appropriate location for the placement of permanent Purple Heart City signage at the entrances
to the City of Edmonds, subject to applicable City policies and available funding.
MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
CITY CLERK, LUKE LONIE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: OCTOBER 13, 2026
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: OCTOBER 13, 2026
RESOLUTION NO: 1599
Mike Rosen (Oct 15, 2026 13:38:50 PDT)