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DE HCR53
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 17, 2025, as "Armed Forces Day" in Delaware through a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly
- Armed Forces Day was created on August 21, 1949, by Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson following the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense
- The first official Armed Forces Day was celebrated on May 20, 1950, with the theme "Teamed for Defense"
- President John F. Kennedy declared Armed Forces Day a national holiday in 1961, to be observed on the third Saturday in May
- The resolution honors servicemen and women for their patriotic service, commitment, and personal sacrifice in defense of the United States
Legislative Description
Recognizing May 17, 2025, As "armed Forces Day".
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
5/15/2025
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