Bill Text: DE SCR72 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: A Resolution Proclaiming That May 2016 Is Community Action Month In The State Of Delaware.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 13-7)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-05-04 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR72 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-SCR72-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. Pettyjohn & Rep. Briggs King |
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Sens. Bushweller, Ennis, Hocker, Richardson; Reps. Bennett, Dukes, J. Johnson, Q. Johnson, Kenton, Kowalko, Miro, Ramone, B. Short, D. Short, Spiegelman, Wilson |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 72 |
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THAT MAY 2016 IS COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. |
WHEREAS, Community Action sprang from the heart of President Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 proclamation of America's "War on Poverty" where the battles must be won in the field, in every private home, in every public office, from the courthouse to the White House; and
WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has been putting a human face on poverty for 50 years by advocating for those who do not have a voice so that they may enter the middle class and reach for the American dream, replacing their despair with opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Community Action builds and promotes economic stability as an essential aspect of enabling and enhancing stronger communities, which in turn promotes self-sufficiency that ensures that all Americans are able to live in dignity; and
WHEREAS, Community Action has enhanced the lives of millions across America by providing essential, life-changing services and opportunities such as affordable housing, economic development, health care, energy assistance, natural disaster relief and recovery; and
WHEREAS, Community Action already serves 99% of America's counties in rural, suburban, and urban communities because it is right, because it is wise, and because in our hearts and minds we believe it is possible that we can conquer poverty in our lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Community Action will continue to implement innovative and cost-effective programs to improve the lives and living conditions of the impoverished; continue to provide support and opportunities for all citizens in need of assistance; and continue to be a major voice of reason in establishing welfare system reforms;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 148th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that we hereby proclaim May 2016 as Community Action Month in Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitably prepared copy of this resolution be presented to the First State Community Action Agency.
SYNOPSIS
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This Resolution proclaims that May 2016 is Community Action Month in Delaware. |
AUTHOR: Senator Pettyjohn
