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DE HCR98

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Briggs King

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2018 as "Native American Heritage Month" in Delaware
  • Honors the heritage and contributions of approximately 4,500 Native Americans residing in Delaware according to the 2010 U.S. Census
  • Recognizes the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (headquartered in Kent County) and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe (headquartered in Sussex County) as historically acknowledged indigenous tribes with State Designated Tribal Areas
  • Encourages Delaware schools to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and educate students about Native American heritage
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe

Legislative Description

Recognizing November 2018 As "native American Heritage Month" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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