(1) August 7 of each year is designated as “Purple Heart Day.”
(2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as “Purple Heart Day.” Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services.
History.—s. 15, ch. 2012-159; s. 2, ch. 2012-199.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations
Chapter 683 - Legal Holidays; Special Observances
683.02 - Meaning of Term “Legal Holidays” as Used in Contracts.
683.08 - Gasparilla Day, Legal Holiday in Hillsborough County.
683.09 - Desoto Day, Legal Holiday in Manatee County.
683.10 - Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day.
683.11 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Law Enforcement Appreciation Month.
683.115 - Law Enforcement Memorial Day.
683.12 - Parade Day, Hillsborough County.
683.13 - State Observance of National Day of Mourning.
683.145 - I Am an American Day.
683.1455 - American Founders’ Month.
683.16 - Retired Teachers’ Day.
683.17 - Parents’ and Children’s Day.
683.18 - Save the Florida Panther Day.
683.195 - Florida Jewish History Month.
683.22 - Law Day and Law Week.
683.23 - Florida Missing Children’s Day.
683.231 - Citizen Support Organization for Florida Missing Children’s Day.
683.24 - Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Day.
683.325 - Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.
683.331 - Child Welfare Professionals Recognition Day.
683.333 - Foster Family Appreciation Week.