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SR 338

A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "Delco Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Cappelletti and 8 co-sponsors

Designate June 10, 2026 as Delco Day to celebrate Delaware County’s community, charitable work, and notable figures, with HEADstrong/Nick’s House as the 2026 fundraiser.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 338

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (SR 338)
  • Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Introduced: June 18, 2026
  • Purpose: Designate June 10, 2026, as “Delco Day” in Pennsylvania to recognize and celebrate Delaware County (Delco) and its cultural impact, residents, and notable figures.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a formal designation of a commemorative day in Pennsylvania to honor the Delaware County community, its resilience, compassion, and civic spirit.
  • Promote awareness of Delco’s local charitable traditions, community events, and notable individuals associated with the county.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Designation: designates June 10, 2026, as “Delco Day” in Pennsylvania.
  • Celebration Context: Highlights that Delaware County residents annually celebrate Delco and raise money for local charities.
  • Delco Day Activities: Mentions the Delco Live Podcast initiative that hosts a charity event at a Delaware County business, with proceeds supporting a chosen charitable organization.
  • Current Year Charity: For the year addressed by the resolution, proceeds are designated to the HEADstrong Foundation, an organization aimed at improving quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
  • HEADstrong Foundation Support: Notes that HEADstrong purchased and renovated a residence in Swarthmore Borough (nicknamed “Nick’s House”) to provide free nights of lodging and respite services for families affected by cancer within the Greater Philadelphia Region, supporting care and potential clinical trials.
    • Nick’s House provides 2,555 complimentary nights annually.
  • Notable Delaware County Figures: The resolution includes a biographical list of prominent people associated with Delco (e.g., Ruth L. Bennett, Fran Brill, Tyreke Evans, Tina Fey, Thomas Garrett, Brendan Hansen, Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., Jameer Nelson, Mike Scioscia, Wanda Sykes, Bill Whitaker) to illustrate Delco’s legacy and impact.
  • Collective Ethos: Emphasizes the spirit of Delco residents and their commitment to the common good.
  • Call to Action: Encourages broad celebration with residents and supporters yelling “DELCO RULES” on June 10, 2026.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Delaware County residents and institutions, as well as Pennsylvania residents who participate in or acknowledge Delco Day.
  • HEADstrong Foundation and Nick’s House (the charitable recipient for the 2026 Delco Day fundraising effort).
  • Local businesses and organizations involved with the Delco Live Podcast and Delco Day events.
  • The broader public in Pennsylvania who may recognize Delco’s contributions to culture, athletics, civil rights, and community service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Referred to Rules and Executive Nominations (as of the bill’s introduction).
  • Effective Date: Set for June 10, 2026, by designation of Delco Day within the resolution.
  • Scope: Primarily ceremonial and commemorative; does not establish ongoing statutory duties or funding mechanisms beyond recognizing the date and highlighting past and current charitable activities.

Notes

  • The resolution is non-binding and ceremonial, typical for commemorative designations.
  • It serves to spotlight Delco’s charitable efforts (notably HEADstrong/Nick’s House) and to honor a selection of prominent individuals connected to Delaware County.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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