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Title - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 5 - STATE INSIGNIA; SEALS; HOLIDAYS
Section 5.091 - Ohio a "Purple Heart State"

Ohio Rev. Code § 5.091

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Section 5.091 - Ohio a "Purple Heart State"

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.

R.C. §5.091

Added by 129th General AssemblyFile No.175,HB 459, §1, eff. 3/22/2013.