Loading chat...
DE HCR45
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Bolden
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Recognizes the contributions of Delaware's African American military and civilian participants in World War One efforts.
-
Acknowledges that 1,404 African American Delawareans registered and served under the Selective Service Act of May 17, 1917, despite facing harsh treatment and discrimination.
-
Honors Private Jenkins Fennell as a symbol of heroic contribution, the only known African American Delawarean who died in the Battle of Amiens on August 11, 1917, as part of the 93rd Division's 369th Infantry Regiment.
-
Recognizes civilian contributions, including Alice Dunbar-Nelson's stage play "Mine Eyes Have Seen" supporting the war effort.
-
Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Steven Jones, President and CEO of the IERC Education Foundation.
Legislative Description
Recognizing African American Contributions To World War One Efforts On Behalf Of The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/24/2015