DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize Memorial Day to honor fallen service members
Delaware lawmakers recognized the last Monday in May as a day to honor U.S. military members who died, and the House urged residents to remember them.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized the last Monday in May as a day to honor and mourn U.S. military members who died while serving.
The House urged all Delaware residents to reflect on, honor, and celebrate the lives of U.S. service members who died while serving. No one is required to take part.
Argument forRecognizing a shared day of remembrance may encourage Delaware residents to honor service members who died while serving.
Argument againstThe House’s call to celebrate the lives of those who died might feel uncomfortable to some grieving families.
More detail
The House and Senate recognize a day to honor and mourn U.S. military members who died while serving. The recognition honors U.S. military members who died while serving. The recognition applies to the last Monday of May each year.
House members urge Delaware residents to reflect on, honor, and celebrate the lives of fallen U.S. service members. The request is addressed to all Delaware residents. This is a request, not a requirement. The request concerns Memorial Day on the last Monday of May.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 9. Result: pass.Lower
- May 21Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- May 21Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- May 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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