DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize Christian Holy Week and Jewish Passover
Delaware lawmakers recognized Christian Holy Week and Jewish Passover as observed in the state in 2025 and urged respect for all faiths.
What it does
The Senate and House recognized Holy Week and Passover in Delaware. Their resolution describes the 2025 observances and urges respect for all faiths and beliefs.
Argument forThis recognition could help Christian and Jewish Delawareans feel that lawmakers see the observances they celebrate across the state.
Argument againstPeople who practice other faiths might feel overlooked because lawmakers singled out Christian Holy Week and Jewish Passover for recognition.
More detail
Delaware’s Senate and House recognized Christian Holy Week and Jewish Passover. The recognition concerns Christian and Jewish observances in Delaware. The resolution describes Passover as April 12–20, 2025, and Holy Week as April 13–19 in Western Christianity and beginning April 13 in Eastern Orthodoxy.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 8Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 8Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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