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This joint resolution directs the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to commission a comprehensive architectural study of Kingston-upon Hull, a historic property dating back to 1677 and believed to be the third oldest standing structure in Delaware. The study must specifically evaluate the estimated costs of both restoring and stabilizing the property, which is currently located on land managed by DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife. The resolution requires DNREC to submit a detailed report by March 31, 2026, to the Governor, General Assembly, and Legislative Services, which must include recommendations for the property's future management, potential revenue-generating uses, and a proposed course of action. The resolution highlights the property's significant historical importance, noting its connections to early Delaware settlers like John Briggs and the Dickinson family, and emphasizes the state's imperative to preserve its cultural heritage for future generations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

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