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DE SCR86
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
David Wilson
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AI Summary
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Proclaims April 6, 2022 as "National Tartan Day" in Delaware to honor Scottish-American contributions to the United States
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Recognizes that April 6 marks the anniversary of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath (Scottish Declaration of Independence), which influenced the American Declaration of Independence
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Acknowledges that nearly half of the Declaration of Independence signers were of Scottish descent, and 9 of the original 12 colonial governors had Scottish ancestry, including Delaware's first governor John McKinly
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Honors Scottish-American achievements in science, technology, medicine, government, economics, architecture, literature, media, and the arts
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Commends over 200 organizations across the United States that preserve Scottish heritage, tradition, and culture
Legislative Description
Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish-americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2022 As National Tartan Day.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/4/2022