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DE HCR97
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ruth Briggs King
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AI Summary
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Recognizes November 2016 as "Native American Heritage Month" in Delaware
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Honors the heritage and contributions of Delaware's two historically acknowledged Native American tribes: the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (headquartered in Kent County) and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe (headquartered in Sussex County)
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Notes that approximately 4,500 American Indian or Alaska Natives reside in Delaware according to the 2010 United States Census
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Encourages Delaware schools to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and educate students about the importance of Native American heritage
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe
Legislative Description
Recognizing November 2016 As "native American Heritage Month" In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/29/2016