RECOGNIZING JUNE AS “CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This bill designates the month of June as "Caribbean American Heritage Month" within the State of Delaware. It serves as a formal recognition of the significant cultural, historical, and professional contributions made by Caribbean Americans to the state and the nation. The resolution highlights the achievements of notable figures with Caribbean roots, such as Bob Marley and Kamala Harris, to underscore their impact on various fields including arts, government, and business. By passing this measure, the Delaware General Assembly aims to celebrate and honor the diverse heritage of Caribbean communities during the specified month.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced Jun 18, 2024
Last action Jun 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jun 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
upper
Jun 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed In House by Voice Vote
lower
Jun 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Townsend
DDemocratic
P
Darius Brown
DDemocratic
P
Dave Sokola
DDemocratic
P
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
P
Kendra Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Paul Baumbach
DDemocratic
P
Pete Schwartzkopf
DDemocratic
P
Russ Huxtable
DDemocratic
P
Sean Matthews
DDemocratic
P
Sherry Dorsey Walker
DDemocratic
P
Tim Dukes
RRepublican
P
Tizzy Lockman
DDemocratic
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