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DE HCR57

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sean Matthews

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates February 14, 2018, as "Socks for the Homeless Day" in Delaware.

  • Recognizes that 8,353 people are homeless every year in Delaware according to the Delaware State Housing Authority.

  • Acknowledges that clean, dry socks are a basic human need that prevents frostbite, blisters, ulcers, fungal infections, and bacterial infections among homeless individuals.

  • Encourages Delaware citizens to contribute socks to organizations including the Charity Crossing and The Joy of Sox that provide socks for homeless individuals and others in need.

Legislative Description

Designating February 14, 2018, As "socks For The Homeless Day" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 ABSENT

1/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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