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This resolution recognizes and commends the crew and families of the USS Delaware (SSN-791), a Virginia-class attack submarine built for the United States Navy. Noteworthy details about the submarine include its construction beginning in September 2013, being christened in October 2018, measuring 377 feet long and 33 feet wide, and being propelled by nuclear power. The submarine made history by being the first US ship commissioned underwater due to the COVID-19 pandemic and carries a crew of 15 officers and 117 enlisted members. The ship's crest features a design reminiscent of WWII submarine crests, incorporating a modern submarine silhouette, a Fighting Blue Hen, and dolphins representing enlisted and officer warfare insignia. The resolution highlights that Delaware has been the namesake for seven American warships and that the Delaware Submarine Association was founded in 2020 to support the USS Delaware. By passing this resolution, the Delaware General Assembly formally acknowledges and celebrates the submarine's crew and their families for their continued dedication to the United States Armed Forces.

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