Representatives with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, USA, in conjunction with the Marine Corps League: Cpl Mason O Yarbrough Det #1081 and VFW POST 3838 attended the Nov. 7 City Council meeting to proclaim Cape Girardeau as the newest Purple Heart City along the Purple Heart Trail.
The purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges, and other monuments that give tribute to the men and women who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal.
Mayor Bob Fox also issued a proclamation marking the honor. Road signs will be placed at several entrances to Cape Girardeau.
Public Works staff were on hand at the May 18 City Council meeting to receive from Mayor Harry Rediger a proclamation honoring Public Works Week in Cape Girardeau, in conjunction with National Public Works Week (this […]
Mayor Bob Fox during the Nov. 7, 2018 Cape Girardeau City Council meeting issued a proclamation regarding the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence (Nov. 25-Dec. 10) in Cape Girardeau. Pictured with Fox are members […]
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