DelawareDelaware lawmakers honor Dr. King and urge citizens to observe his day
Delaware lawmakers adopted a resolution honoring Dr. King's civil rights leadership and urging all Delaware citizens to observe his day on January 20, 2025.
What it does
Delaware's Senate and House honored Dr. King's leadership, achievements, and sacrifices. They urged all Delaware citizens to take part in the January 20, 2025, observance.
Argument forThe appeal could encourage Delaware citizens to mark the day and reflect on Dr. King's work against racial segregation.
Argument againstThe appeal might have limited effect because it asks Delaware citizens to participate but gives no specific ways to do so.
More detail
The General Assembly honored Dr. King's leadership, achievements, and sacrifices and urged all Delaware citizens to observe his day. The appeal addresses all citizens of Delaware. The requested observance was on January 20, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jan 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 15Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 15Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jan 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
Civil Rights & Voting