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Commissioners designate Dickinson County a Purple Heart County
Summary
The Board of Dickinson County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing Dickinson County as a Purple Heart County and designated August 7 as Purple Heart Day; the proclamation references the state's Purple Heart designation on March 12, 2026.
The Dickinson County Board adopted a proclamation designating the county as a Purple Heart County and recommending that Aug. 7 be recognized annually as Purple Heart Day in the county. The proclamation, read during the meeting, recited the Purple Heart's history and said the state of Kansas was designated a Purple Heart State on March 12, 2026.
A commissioner moved to approve the proclamation and the motion was seconded; the board voted "aye" and the motion carried. Staff said the proclamation will be submitted to the organization's national registry and that local flag protocols (such as half-staffing) could be discussed with the group's representative.
