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DE SCR59

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Russ Huxtable

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 22, 2023 as "National Maritime Day" in the State of Delaware
  • Honors the American Merchant Marine and their contributions to defending the United States since 1775
  • Recognizes over 250,000 Merchant Marine members who served in World War II, with 6,700 casualties and more than 800 merchant ships sunk or damaged
  • Acknowledges Delaware's historic maritime industry ties through shipbuilding towns (Lewes, Milton, Seaford, Smyrna), the Indian River Life-Saving Station (built 1876), and current maritime infrastructure including the Port of Wilmington, Cape May-Lewes Ferry, and Delaware City Refinery

Legislative Description

Recognizing May 22, 2023 As National Maritime Day.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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