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DE SCR81

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Lockman

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates August 26, 2023, as "Women's Equality Day" in the State of Delaware
  • Commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 26, 1920, which granted women the right to vote
  • Notes that Delaware ratified the 19th Amendment on March 6, 1923, approximately two-and-a-half years after the amendment was ratified by three-fourths of states
  • Acknowledges that Congress designated August 26 as Women's Equality Day in 1971 following Representative Bella Abzug's championing of the designation
  • Encourages all Delawareans to recognize women's contributions and sacrifices in advancing equality

Legislative Description

Recognizing August 26, 2023, As "womens Equality Day In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/29/2023

Full Bill Text

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