DelawareDelaware lawmakers honor Mother African Union Church after fire
After a fire destroyed much of Mother African Union Church's building, Delaware lawmakers adopted a resolution honoring its history and supporting its congregation and neighbors.
What it does
Lawmakers honor the church's place in Delaware's Black history and offer words of support to its congregation and neighbors after the May 17, 2026 fire. They hope it will rebuild.
Argument forPublic recognition could help the congregation and nearby residents feel supported as they recover from the fire.
Argument againstThe resolution's words of support may do little to help the congregation pay for rebuilding.
More detail
The General Assembly recognizes the church's historic importance and expresses support for its congregation and neighbors. It addresses Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation, and the surrounding community. The resolution expresses hope for rebuilding but sets aside no money and requires no one to rebuild. The recognition and support follow the fire on May 17, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 9Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 23. Result: pass.Lower
- May 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 21Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 9Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber