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DE HCR50

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

7/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Briggs King

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2017 as "Native American Heritage Month" in Delaware
  • Honors and celebrates the heritage of all Native Americans residing in the state, with particular recognition of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (headquartered in Kent County) and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe (headquartered in Sussex County)
  • Acknowledges that approximately 4,500 American Indian or Alaska Natives reside in Delaware according to the 2010 U.S. Census
  • Encourages Delaware schools to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and educate students about the importance of Native American heritage
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe

Legislative Description

Recognizing November 2017 As "native American Heritage Month" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

7/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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