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DE HCR26

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2013 as "Native American Heritage Month" in Delaware
  • Honors and celebrates the heritage of approximately 4,500 American Indian or Alaska Natives residing in Delaware according to the 2010 U.S. 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 with continuous presence in Delaware from ancient times to present
  • Encourages Delaware schools to recognize Native American Heritage Month and educate students about the importance of 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 2013 As "native American Heritage Month" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 15 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 6 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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