Bill Text: DE SCR184 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Proclaiming June 17th As "delaware Day Of Service".
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2024-06-13 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR184 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2023-SCR184-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. Buckson & Rep. Phillips |
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Sens. Hansen, Lawson, Richardson, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Morrison, Osienski, Parker Selby, Postles, Romer, Yearick |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 184
PROCLAIMING JUNE 17TH AS "DELAWARE DAY OF SERVICE".
WHEREAS, service is a hallmark of the American character and has the unique ability to bring people of all backgrounds, generations, and geographic locations together to meet our nation’s most pressing challenges; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for 200,000 Americans annually to build resilient and thriving communities through volunteerism at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based organizations across the country; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program served 949 children in 2023, totaling 36,691 volunteer hours served; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCorps invested more than $5.1 federal funding to support cost effective community solutions, working hand in hand with local partners to empower individuals to help communities tackle their toughest challenges; and
WHEREAS, this investment in federal funding provided the opportunity for 1,297 members and volunteers to serve in national service in Delaware; and
WHEREAS, Delaware AmeriCorps members and volunteers serve in over 200 locations statewide including schools, food banks, homeless shelters, health clinics, youth centers, veterans’ facilities, and other nonprofit and faith-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, last year more than 1,200 Americans of all ages and backgrounds united to meet local needs, strengthen communities, and expand opportunity through national service in Delaware; and
WHEREAS, more than 300,000 hours of volunteer service in Delaware are documented by the State Office of Volunteerism each year; and
WHEREAS, volunteers report that volunteering enriches their sense of purpose in life; and
WHEREAS, Delawareans should be celebrated and encouraged to give back to the State; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are crucial to the survival of Delaware non-profit organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152 nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House or Representatives concurring therein, that June 17 th be proclaimed “Delaware Day of Service”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Delawareans are urged to dedicate their time to a variety of volunteer activities, whether through mentoring, environmental stewardship, or assisting those in need, thereby strengthening the fabric of our communities.
SYNOPSIS
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims June 17th as "Delaware Day of Service".
Author: Senator Buckson
