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DE SCR83

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marie Pinkney

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 25, 2025, as "Africa Day" in the State of Delaware
  • Commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963, when 32 heads of independent African states signed the founding charter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Recognizes the history of African decolonization, including Ghana becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence on March 6, 1957
  • Acknowledges the evolution of the OAU into the African Union in July 2002, shifting focus from decolonization to economic development and cooperation
  • Joins Delaware's African residents and people of African descent worldwide in celebrating African unity, peace, and sustainable progress

Legislative Description

Designating May 25, 2025, As Africa Day In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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