Bill Text: DE HCR21 | 2017-2018 | 149th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Designating April 26 As Engineering And Technology Education Day In The State Of Delaware.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-04-26 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT [HCR21 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2017-HCR21-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Rep. Matthews & Rep. Heffernan on behalf of all Representatives & Sen. Cloutier & Sen. McBride on behalf of all Senators |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
149th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21
DESIGNATING APRIL 26 AS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are important tools for each Delaware student; and
WHEREAS, the world economy is becoming more STEM based each day and STEM literacy is the best way for Delaware students to prepare themselves to play an active role in society upon graduation from high school and/or college; and
WHEREAS, Delawareans recognize the high quality instruction needed in STEM Education to improve and strengthen the workforce in Delaware’s future economy; and
WHEREAS, a high level of STEM literacy among Delawareans is necessary for Delaware to compete in the global market place;
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 149 th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that April 26, 2017, is designated as Engineering and Technology Education Day in the State of Delaware.
SYNOPSIS
This concurrent resolution designates April 26, 2017, as Engineering and Technology Education Day.