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DE HCR49
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 20, 2023, as Armed Forces Day in Delaware
- Armed Forces Day was created on August 21, 1949, by Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson following the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense
- The first official Armed Forces Day occurred on May 20, 1950, with the theme "Teamed for Defense"
- President John F. Kennedy declared Armed Forces Day a national holiday in 1961 to be celebrated on the third Saturday in May to honor military service members past and present
- The resolution honors the commitment and sacrifice of servicemen and women who defend United States peace and freedom
Legislative Description
Recognizing May 20, 2023, As "armed Forces Day".
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
5/18/2023
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