Loading chat...
DE HCR32
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Smith
Click for details
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