Bill Text: DE SCR85 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Celebrating The 75th Anniversary Of Camp Barnes.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Engrossed) 2023-06-22 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR85 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2023-SCR85-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. Hocker & Rep. Gray |
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Sens. Hansen, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Townsend, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Bush, Carson, Collins, Cooke, Dukes, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Osienski, Ramone, D. Short, Vanderwende, K. Williams |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 85
CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP BARNES.
WHEREAS, in 1948, Herbert Barnes, Sr., Superintendent of the State Police, founded Camp Barnes for Delaware’s youth as a recreational facility designed to provide an alternative to problems facing the juvenile population of the State; and
WHEREAS, the camp began along Miller Creek in Sussex County just off of the Assawoman Bay; and
WHEREAS, the camp, later named Camp Barnes in honor of the founder grew to provide numerous opportunities to the youth of Delaware including fishing, swimming, and boating, along with other team building and leadership skills; and
WHEREAS, Camp Barnes continues to provide free camping opportunities to the youth of Delaware throughout the summer months; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware State Police remain dedicated to the preservation and growth of Camp Barnes through fundraising and other efforts designed to maintain a first-class facility; and
WHEREAS, Camp Barnes has now reached its 75 th year in service; and
WHEREAS, Camp Barnes and the Delaware State Police remain committed to serving the youth of Delaware.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152 nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that we celebrate the 75 th anniversary of Camp Barnes.
SYNOPSIS
This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of Camp Barnes and its dedication to the youth of the State of Delaware.
Author: Senator Hocker
