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DE HCR44

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the week of October 25-31, 2015, as "Delaware Pro Bono Celebration Week" to recognize pro bono legal services in the state

  • Honors Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) and individual attorneys and law firms that provide free legal services to low-income Delawareans

  • Recognizes pro bono assistance in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, domestic violence cases, custody disputes, guardianships, housing, landlord/tenant disputes, and consumer issues

  • Aligns with the American Bar Association's 6th Annual National Pro Bono Celebration Week occurring in October 2015

  • Celebrates the critical role of pro bono legal representation in ensuring access to justice for citizens who cannot afford legal counsel

Legislative Description

Proclaiming The Week Of October 25-31, 2015, As "delaware Pro Bono Celebration Week."

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/24/2015

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