RECOGNIZING THE LAST MONDAY OF MAY AS MEMORIAL DAY.
This bill is a resolution from the Delaware House of Representatives that formally recognizes the last Monday of May as Memorial Day. It directly affects the state's legislative body and the public by establishing an official day to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving. The text describes the holiday's history, noting its origins as Decoration Day in 1868 and its federal designation in 1968, while calling on Delawareans to reflect on and celebrate the sacrifices made by fallen soldiers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2024
Last action May 23, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed In House by Voice Vote
lower
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Shupe
RRepublican
P
Laura Sturgeon
DDemocratic
P
Sherry Dorsey Walker
DDemocratic
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