DelawareDelaware honors Harvey Milk and marks what would have been his 95th birthday
Delaware lawmakers adopted a resolution honoring Harvey Milk’s work for LGBTQ+ equal rights and marking what would have been his 95th birthday.
What it does
The adopted resolution marks what would have been Milk’s 95th birthday on May 22, 2025, and honors his fight for LGBTQ+ equal rights.
Argument forThe tribute could help Delaware residents learn about Milk’s fight against discrimination and the history of LGBTQ+ equal rights.
Argument againstPeople facing discrimination may get little direct help because the resolution honors Milk but does not call for further action.
More detail
Delaware’s House and Senate honor Harvey Milk through an adopted resolution. The honor recognizes Milk’s fight for LGBTQ+ equal rights and his efforts to lift up others. The commemoration marks what would have been Milk’s 95th birthday on May 22, 2025.
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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 Consent Calendar Number 9. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- 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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