DE HCR52

Officially recognizes the last Monday of May as Memorial Day in Delaware to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving

Notes the holiday originated as "Decoration Day" in 1868 to honor Civil War soldiers, with Congress establishing the current date through the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968

Calls on all Delawareans to reflect on, honor, and celebrate the lives of fallen military service members

Acknowledges traditional Memorial Day observances including grave decorations, prayers, and parades