Linn County adopts Purple Heart Day proclamation and seeks national recognition
April 13, 2026 | Linn County, Kansas
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The Linn County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a Purple Heart Trail proclamation formally recognizing August 7 as Purple Heart Day. Staff said the state designation (signed as HB 2274 by Governor Kelly on March 12, 2026) creates an opportunity for counties to seek local recognition and optional signage.
Commissioners approved sending the signed proclamation to the national Purple Heart Trail program for recognition. The board discussed signage options and estimated a sign cost at about $250 each; commissioners suggested partnering with local veterans groups such as the American Legion to fund optional signs on county roads. The motion to adopt the proclamation and submit for national recognition was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board recorded that step one is adopting the proclamation and step two will be submission for national recognition; staff agreed to prepare and submit the required paperwork and to circulate a copy of the signed resolution.
The item concluded with direction to staff to proceed with the proclamation and with future discussion about signage funding and placement.
Commissioners approved sending the signed proclamation to the national Purple Heart Trail program for recognition. The board discussed signage options and estimated a sign cost at about $250 each; commissioners suggested partnering with local veterans groups such as the American Legion to fund optional signs on county roads. The motion to adopt the proclamation and submit for national recognition was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board recorded that step one is adopting the proclamation and step two will be submission for national recognition; staff agreed to prepare and submit the required paperwork and to circulate a copy of the signed resolution.
The item concluded with direction to staff to proceed with the proclamation and with future discussion about signage funding and placement.
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