DelawareDelaware Senate recognizes January 1, 2025, as Haitian Independence Day
The Delaware Senate recognized January 1, 2025, as Haitian Independence Day across the state to honor Haiti’s independence.
What it does
The Delaware Senate recognized January 1, 2025, as Haitian Independence Day in Delaware, marking Haiti’s 1804 declaration of independence.
Argument forRecognizing the day could help people in Delaware see Haiti’s independence and history honored by the Senate.
Argument againstThe recognition may have little practical effect because the resolution calls for no events, services, or funding.
More detail
The Delaware Senate recognized Haitian Independence Day. The recognition is for the State of Delaware. The named day is January 1, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2024
- Dec 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTAdopted
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Dec 16Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Dec 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTAdopted
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