Loading chat...

DE HCR61

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes November 2014 as "Native American Heritage Month" in Delaware

  • Honors the heritage and contributions of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (headquartered in Kent County) and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe (headquartered in Sussex County)

  • Notes that approximately 4,500 American Indian or Alaska Natives reside in Delaware according to the 2010 U.S. Census

  • Encourages Delaware schools to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and educate students about Native American heritage

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to both tribal organizations at their Delaware addresses

Legislative Description

Recognizing November 2014 As "native American Heritage Month" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/11/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available