Governor Declares Purple Heart Day, Named Purple Heart Ambassador
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed August 7, 2026, as Purple Heart Day in Texas during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol. He was joined by Purple Heart recipients and leaders from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, including Texas Commander Lorenzo Rodriguez and Chapter Adjutant Lisa Holmes. The Governor received a Purple Heart Designation, the first for any Governor’s Office in the U.S., and was named a Purple Heart Ambassador. Abbott emphasized the importance of honoring military heroes who have sacrificed for freedom, noting the historical significance of the Purple Heart Medal, first commissioned by General George Washington in 1782.
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