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DE HCR16

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Commander Brian Hogan, Lieutenant Commander Joshua Hodge, Master Chief Richard Heering, and all officers and crew of USS Delaware, SSN 791 for their service
  • USS Delaware is the 18th Virginia-class fast attack submarine to enter the U.S. Navy fleet, weighing 7,800 tons and measuring 377 feet in length
  • The vessel is the 7th warship to bear Delaware's name, succeeding the battleship USS Delaware, BB-28, which was decommissioned in 1923
  • Dr. Jill Biden serves as the official sponsor of the new USS Delaware
  • The resolution commends the 136 plankowner sailors aboard the vessel for their courage and service to the nation

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Commander, Officers, And Crew Of The Uss Delaware, Ssn 791, In Advance Of The Forthcoming Commissioning Of The Vessel By The United States Navy.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

3/21/2019

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