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DE HCR73
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Edward Osienski
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AI Summary
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Designates June 25th-July 1st, 2023 as "Deafblind Awareness Week" in Delaware
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Marks the 39th anniversary of Deafblind Awareness Week, which was established in 1984 by President Reagan's proclamation
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Celebrates Helen Keller's birthday on June 27th and honors her pioneering work for deafblind individuals, including her advocacy for Braille adoption and becoming the first deafblind person to write a book and learn five languages
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Recognizes that approximately 15 million people worldwide are living with severe deafblindness, a rare condition involving combined loss of hearing and vision
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 25th-july 1st, 2023 As "deafblind Awareness Week
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/29/2023