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DE SCR10

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the week of March 27 through April 3, 2017 as Homelessness Awareness Week in Delaware
  • Over 2,000 people are served annually by homeless shelters, transitional housing facilities, and outreach teams in Delaware
  • Delaware homelessness increased 5.8% between 2014 and 2015, with 3,847 students experiencing homelessness during the 2014-2015 school year
  • 11 percent of Delaware's homeless population are veterans of the United States Armed Forces
  • Code Purple is recognized as a statewide initiative providing safe shelter, meals, toiletries, and resources during dangerous winter weather conditions

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Week Of March 27 Through April 3 Of 2017 As Homelessness Awareness Week In Delaware

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

3/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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