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DE HCR9

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, founded in March 1919 by U.S. World War I military personnel in Paris, France
  • Designates March 4 through March 10, 2019 as American Legion Week in Delaware
  • Acknowledges American Legion's four pillars of service: veterans, military personnel, youth, and patriotic values
  • Highlights American Legion's annual contributions including 3.7 million volunteer hours, assistance on 181,000 VA benefits claims, 80,000 blood donations, and $4 million in college scholarships
  • Notes the Delaware American Legion's centennial celebration on March 9, 2019 in Dover with attendance by National Commander Brett Reistad

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Centennial Year For The American Legion And Celebrating March 4 Through March 10, 2019 As American Legion Week In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

3/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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