The Shawnee News-Star
Signing two proclamations this week, Mayor Ed Bolt designated Shawnee a Purple Heart City and named Saturday, May 1, 2021, Loyalty Day.
During the Shawnee City Commission meeting, with a gallery of residents, Bolt read the proclamations in honor of locals who have served their country, as Shawnee Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 1317 Honor Guard Commander Don Plumley stood as representative to accept the public expression of gratitude.
“The City of Shawnee appreciates the sacrifices our Purple Heart recipients made in defending our freedoms and acknowledges those men and women for their courage by showing our support and honor,” Bolt said. “The citizens of Shawnee have great admiration and gratitude for the men and women who have selflessly served their country and this community in the Armed Forces.”