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DE HCR25

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2011 as Native American Heritage Month in Delaware
  • Honors the heritage and contributions of Native Americans residing in Delaware, including approximately 4,500 American Indian or Alaska Natives per the 2010 Census
  • Recognizes the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (headquartered in Kent County) and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe (headquartered in Sussex County) as historically acknowledged indigenous tribes
  • Affirms the immeasurable contributions of Delaware's two Native American tribes to the state and country
  • Directs the House and Senate to send a copy of the resolution to both tribal headquarters

Legislative Description

Urging Congress To Require The United States Department Of Defense To Designate "prisoner Of War" And "missing In Action" Into The Casualty Status And Category Classification For Military Personnel.

Last Action

Stricken

3/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs3/11/2010

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