00                            HOUSE BILL NO. 274                                                                           
01 "An Act establishing August 7 as Purple Heart Day."                                                                     
02 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                                
03    * Section 1. AS 44.12 is amended by adding a new section to read:                                                  
04            Sec. 44.12.115. Purple Heart Day. Purple Heart Day is established on                                       
05       August 7 of each year to honor recipients of the Purple Heart. The day may be                                     
06       observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.