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DE HCR19
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sean Lynn
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AI Summary
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Proclaims April 20-24, 2015 as "Delaware 1890 Land-Grant University Week" to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act
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Delaware State University, established May 15, 1891, is part of the 1890 Land-Grant University system created by the Second Morrill Act (Agricultural College Act of 1890)
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The Second Morrill Act provided higher education access to residents in 17 southern and border states who were denied admission to 1862 universities because of race
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The 1890 Land-Grant Universities have served as a major educational resource and principal means of access to higher education for African American men and women for over a century
Legislative Description
Proclaiming April 20 – 24, 2015 As “delaware 1890 Land-grant University Week” In Celebration Of The 125th Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Second Morrill Act Which Established The 1890 Land-grant University System.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
4/2/2015