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Introduced
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
153rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Recognizing May 20, 2025, As Delta Day At The Delaware Capital.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution recognizes the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a predominantly Black women's organization founded in 1913 at Howard University, and declares May 20, 2025, as Delta Day at the Delaware Capital. The resolution highlights the sorority's significant historical contributions, including participating in the 1913 Women's Suffrage March, and celebrates its current membership of over 350,000 members across multiple countries. In Delaware specifically, the resolution acknowledges the six local chapters representing over 900 members who are actively engaged in community service, educational programs, and civic engagement through initiatives like voter registration, scholarship programs, and community development efforts. The resolution aims to honor the sorority's long-standing commitment to academic excellence, social action, and community support by officially recognizing their contributions and establishing a special day at the state capital.
Sponsors (6)
Stephanie Bolden (D)*,
Rae Moore (D)*,
Stell Parker Selby (D)*,
Kamela Smith (D)*,
Bill Bush (D),
Marie Pinkney (D),
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142337 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=142337&legislationTypeId=3&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HCR40 |
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