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DE HCR65
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/30/2014
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Smith
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AI Summary
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Proclaims the week of October 19-25, 2014, as "Delaware Pro Bono Celebration Week" in recognition of pro bono legal services provided by attorneys and law firms statewide.
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Recognizes Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) and individual attorneys and law firms that provide free legal assistance to needy Delawareans in matters including foreclosure, bankruptcy, domestic violence cases, guardianships, housing disputes, and consumer issues.
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Acknowledges that pro bono legal services are essential to ensure citizens who cannot afford legal representation are not disadvantaged in the legal system.
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Celebrates the American Bar Association's "National Pro Bono Celebration Week" in October 2014 and DVLS's scheduled events recognizing pro bono service in Delaware.
Legislative Description
Proclaiming The Week Of October 19-25, 2014, As "delaware Pro Bono Celebration Week."
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 1 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/30/2014