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DE SCR31
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Proclaims April 6, 2012 as "National Tartan Day" to commemorate the achievements and contributions of Scottish-Americans to the United States
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Recognizes that nearly half of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Scottish descent and that governors of 9 of the original 13 states, including Delaware's first governor John McKinly, were of Scottish ancestry
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Notes that April 6 commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath on April 6, 1320, which served as an inspiration for the American Declaration of Independence
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Acknowledges over 200 organizations throughout the United States that honor Scottish heritage and culture, representing hundreds of thousands of Scottish-Americans
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Recognizes Scottish-American contributions to science, technology, medicine, government, politics, economics, architecture, literature, media, and the arts
Legislative Description
Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish-americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2012 As National Tartan Day.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
4/5/2012