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DE HCR53
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/30/2012
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Blevins
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AI Summary
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Designates the week of October 21-27, 2012 as "Delaware's Pro Bono Celebration Week" to recognize pro bono legal services provided by attorneys and organizations in the state.
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Acknowledges Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) and individual attorneys and law firms that provide free legal representation to low-income Delawareans in cases involving foreclosure, bankruptcy, domestic violence, custody, guardianship, housing, and consumer issues.
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Recognizes that pro bono legal services are essential to prevent citizens from going without legal representation and being placed at a disadvantage.
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Aligns with the American Bar Association's National Pro Bono Celebration Week in October 2012 to celebrate legal service providers nationwide.
Legislative Description
Proclaiming The Week Of October 21-27, 2012 As “delaware’s Pro Bono Celebration Week.”
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/30/2012