Bill Text: DE HR35 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Proclaiming The Month Of May As Community Action Month.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 10-3)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-05-13 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [HR35 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2013-HR35-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Rep. Briggs King & J. Johnson; |
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Reps. D. Short, Hudson, Dukes, Gray, Kenton, Miro, Ramone, Wilson, Brady, Osienski |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 35 |
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY AS COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH. |
WHEREAS, community action agencies were created when the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed into law; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has more than a 50-year history of promoting self-sufficiency for the limited income; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has made an essential contribution to individuals and families in Delaware by providing them with innovative and cost effective programs; and
WHEREAS, welfare reform in Delaware has benefited from the state's partnership with First State Community Action Agency; and
WHEREAS, those with limited income continue to need opportunities to improve their lives and their living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are able to live in dignity; and
WHEREAS, Delaware and the entire United States must continue to wage war on poverty by providing support and opportunities for all citizens in need of assistance;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware that May be proclaimed Community Action Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitably prepared copy of this resolution be presented to First State Community Action Agency.
SYNOPSIS
This resolution proclaims May to be Community Action Month in Delaware. |