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DE HCR22
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Cathcart
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AI Summary
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Proclaims the week of October 23-29, 2011 as "Delaware's Pro Bono Celebration Week" in recognition of pro bono legal services provided by attorneys and organizations statewide.
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Acknowledges Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) and individual attorneys and law firms that provide free legal services to low-income Delawareans in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, domestic violence cases, custody disputes, guardianships, and housing matters.
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Recognizes that without pro bono legal assistance, many Delaware citizens would lack legal representation and face significant disadvantages in the legal system.
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Aligns Delaware's recognition with the American Bar Association's National Pro Bono Celebration Week occurring during the same dates in October 2011.
Legislative Description
Providing That A Joint Session Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate Be Convened For The Purpose Of Receiving The Annual State Of The State Address By The Honorable Jack A. Markell, Governor Of The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
1/20/2010