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DE SCR73

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2025 as "Haitian Heritage Month" in Delaware to celebrate Haitian heritage and culture

  • Designates May 18, 2025, as "Haitian Flag Day" in Delaware, commemorating the creation of the Haitian flag at the May 1803 Arcahaie Congress

  • Recognizes Haiti as the first country born of a successful enslaved people's revolt, declaring independence from France on January 1, 1804, and becoming the first country to abolish slavery

  • Acknowledges an estimated 1.2 million persons of Haitian descent in the United States, with more than 15,000 residing in Delaware

  • Encourages all communities and individuals throughout Delaware to honor Haitian and Haitian-American culture and contributions

Legislative Description

Designating May 2025 As "haitian Heritage Month" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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