Bill Text: DE HR31 | 2011-2012 | 146th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Proclaiming The Month Of May As Community Action Month.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-05-15 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [HR31 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2011-HR31-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Rep. Briggs King & Rep. J. Johnson; |
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Reps. Lavelle, Hocker, Kenton, Lee, Peterman, D. Short, Wilson, Bolden, Carson, Q. Johnson, Keeley, Longhurst, Viola |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 146th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 31 |
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 48-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 146th 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. |