Bill Text: DE SCR8 | 2017-2018 | 149th General Assembly | Draft

Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 (Prior Session Legislation)

Draft

Bill Title: Designating April 6 2017, "american Legion Auxiliary Day" In The State Of Delaware

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2017-04-06 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR8 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2017-SCR8-Draft.html

SPONSOR:

Sen. Pettyjohn on behalf of all Senators & Rep. Briggs King on behalf of all Representatives

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

149th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8

DESIGNATING APRIL 6 2017, "AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE

WHEREAS, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization; and

WHEREAS, there are 17 active American Legion Auxiliary Units in the state of Delaware; and

WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Delaware members volunteer countless hours, donate and raise funds to enhance the lives of veterans and their families, and make a difference in communities across Delaware; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Delaware administers programs that support and advocate for veterans and active duty military, contribute to youth development, and provide family and community support; and

WHEREAS, Mary E. Davis was elected national president of the American Legion Auxiliary during the organization’s 96 ^th National Convention in Cincinnati, and will serve as national president for one year; and

WHEREAS, Davis has chosen to highlight American Legion Auxiliary Member Pride for her term as national president;

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 149 ^th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of

Representatives concurring therein, that April 6, 2017 be designated as “American Legion Auxiliary Day” in the state of Delaware.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable prepared copy of this Resolution be presented to Mary E. Davis, National President of the American Legion Auxiliary.

SYNOPSIS

This Resolution designates April 6 2017 "American Legion Auxiliary Day" in the state of Delaware.

Author: Senator Pettyjohn