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DE HCR53
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/19/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Dorsey Walker
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AI Summary
- Designates June as "Caribbean American Heritage Month" in Delaware to celebrate the contributions and heritage of Caribbean Americans
- Acknowledges Caribbean Americans' significant impact on American culture, including contributions to arts, business, journalism, technology, government, religion, military, and sports
- Highlights notable Caribbean American figures including Bob Marley (Jamaican, lived in Delaware 1965-1977), Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (Puerto Rican), and former Secretary of State Colin Powell
- Recognizes the National Caribbean American Heritage Month movement's vision of celebrating diverse immigrant contributions and promoting inclusive prosperity in the United States
- Requires concurrence of both the House of Representatives and Senate for passage
Legislative Description
Recognizing June As Caribbean American Heritage Month In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
6/19/2019
Full Bill Text
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