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DE HCR32

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the week of October 20-26, 2013, as "Delaware's Pro Bono Celebration Week" in recognition of pro bono legal services provided to Delaware citizens.

  • Acknowledges Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) and individual attorneys and law firms that provide free legal services to low-income Delawareans in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, domestic violence cases, guardianships, housing disputes, and consumer issues.

  • Recognizes that pro bono services prevent citizens from facing legal disadvantages and going without legal representation.

  • Aligns with the American Bar Association's National Pro Bono Celebration Week observed in October 2013.

Legislative Description

Proclaiming The Week Of October 20-26, 2013, As "delaware's Pro Bono Celebration Week."

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 1 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

1/16/2014

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