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DE HCR52

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2012 as Native American Heritage Month in Delaware
  • 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
  • Notes that 4,500 American Indian or Alaska Natives reside in Delaware according to the 2010 U.S. Census
  • Encourages Delaware schools to recognize Native American Heritage Month and educate students about Native American heritage
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe

Legislative Description

Recognizing November 2012 As Native American Heritage Month In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/21/2012

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