DE HCR96

Honors the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), established December 1, 1941, which serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and performs 90% of inland search and rescue missions nationwide

Recognizes the Delaware Wing's 25-year partnership with Delaware Department of Transportation for infrastructure and traffic monitoring, plus collaboration with Delaware Emergency Management Agency

Delaware Wing comprises 380 members total, including 145 cadets and 245 senior members, with headquarters at Dover Air Force Base

Squadrons operate throughout Delaware in New Castle, Claymont, Dover, Newark, Georgetown, Middletown, and Elkton, Maryland

Encourages all Delawareans to honor and support Civil Air Patrol volunteers who provide emergency services, aerospace education, and youth leadership development