This Senate resolution expresses support for National Purple Heart Recognition Day, designated as August 7, 2026. It recounts the history of the Purple Heart Medal, tracing its origins to General George Washington's 1782 creation of the Badge of Military Merit during the Revolutionary War, and notes that the modern medal was officially established in 1932 as its successor, making it the oldest U.S. military decoration still in use. The resolution highlights that the Purple Heart is awarded to service members killed or wounded in action or while held as prisoners of war, and that more than 1.8 million people have received it. It encourages all Americans to learn about the medal's history, honor its recipients, and organize ceremonies or activities to show support for those who have earned it. As a simple resolution, it carries no funding, legal requirements, or binding timelines, serving instead as a symbolic statement of recognition.