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DE HCR44

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bolden

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League for 19 years of service combating poverty, inequality, and social injustice in Delaware.

  • The Urban League operates five program areas: Education and Youth Empowerment, Economic Empowerment, Health and Quality of Life Empowerment, Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment, and Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment.

  • Notable programs include "Achievement Matters" for high school to college/workforce transition and the "James H. Gilliam Sr. Fellowship Program" for developing young policy makers and community organizers.

  • The organization is supported by volunteer auxiliaries including the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Young Professionals (ages 21-40) and the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Guild (ages 41 and older).

  • The Urban League has assisted thousands of Delawareans, particularly African Americans, since its inception in 1999 and opening in January 2000.

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League For Its 19 Years Of Service And Dedication To Combating Poverty, Inequality, And Social Injustice In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

5/14/2019

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