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DE HCR67
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Dorsey Walker
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AI Summary
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Designates June as Caribbean American Heritage Month in Delaware
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Acknowledges the significant contributions of Caribbean Americans to United States culture, including arts, business, journalism, technology, government, religion, military, and sports
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Recognizes notable Caribbean Americans including Vice President Kamala Harris (Jamaican descent), Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (Puerto Rican descent), Colin Powell, Harry Belafonte, and Sidney Poitier
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Notes Bob Marley's residence in Delaware from 1965-1977 and the annual festival held to commemorate his time in the state
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Affirms the pivotal role Caribbean Americans have played in shaping American history and cultural identity
Legislative Description
Recognizing June As Caribbean American Heritage Month In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
6/27/2023