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DE HJR2
Joint Resolution
Status
3/18/2009
Primary Sponsor
Richard Cathcart
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AI Summary
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Designates the death of Delaware State Police Corporal Robert H. Bell as a line-of-duty death, occurring on September 6, 1993.
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Recognizes Corporal Bell's courageous actions on January 14, 1981, when he assisted another trooper in preventing a man from jumping off the John T. Davis Bridge near Prices Corner.
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Acknowledges that Corporal Bell sustained back injuries during the rescue attempt, received a contaminated blood transfusion during surgery, and died from AIDS complications.
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Notes that the circumstances of Corporal Bell's death were kept private for many years and he did not receive standard funeral honors and public recognition for line-of-duty deaths.
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Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to the Division of Corporations, Office of the Secretary of State, and Corporal Bell's family.
Legislative Description
Increasing The Accountability And Transparency Of The Funds The State Of Delaware Is Receiving Via The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 By Requiring The Administration Of Governor Jack A. Markell To Report On What Future Obligations Accepting Such Funds Will Place On The State And Appropriating The Recovery Act Funds Via Amendments On The State's Operating And Capital Budget Bills.
Last Action
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced in House
4/9/2009