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DE SCR28
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Wilson
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AI Summary
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Proclaims April 6, 2023, as "National Tartan Day" in Delaware to commemorate Scottish-American achievements and contributions to the United States.
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Recognizes that the Declaration of Arbroath (April 6, 1320), Scotland's declaration of independence, inspired the American Declaration of Independence.
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Notes that several signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Scottish descent and that nine of the original 12 states' governors were of Scottish ancestry, including Delaware's first governor John McKinly.
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Acknowledges Scottish-American contributions to science, technology, medicine, government, politics, economics, architecture, literature, media, and the arts.
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References the U.S. Senate's 1998 establishment of National Tartan Day (April 6) and President George W. Bush's 2008 presidential proclamation recognizing the same date.
Legislative Description
Commemorating The Outstanding Achievements And Contributions Made By Scottish Americans To The United States By Proclaiming April 6, 2023, As National Tartan Day.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
4/6/2023