A RESOLUTION HONORING THE CIVIL AIR PATROL AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 30 co-sponsors

Delaware recognizes and expresses gratitude to the Civil Air Patrol for its outstanding service to the state.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

Overview

Bill: HCR 96 (House Concurrent Resolution)

Session: 153, Delaware

Title: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE CIVIL AIR PATROL AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF DELAWARE

Purpose: Officially recognize and commend the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for its service and contributions to the State of Delaware.

Key Provisions

Formal recognition: The resolution acknowledges the Civil Air Patrol and states appreciation for its activities within Delaware.

Expression of gratitude: The resolution conveys gratitude from the General Assembly (both House and Senate) for CAP’s ongoing service.

Lack of mandates or funding: As a typical concurrent resolution, it does not impose new duties on state agencies, authorize spending, or create regulatory requirements. It is ceremonial in nature.

Who/What is Affected

Civil Air Patrol: Specifically recognized and honored.

State government: Delaware General Assembly members (House and Senate) issuing gratitude; does not impose regulatory or programmatic changes on state agencies.

Public perception: Signals statewide appreciation for CAP, potentially enhancing awareness of CAP’s roles (emergency services, disaster relief, youth programs).

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction: March 24, 2026 (House)

Passage:

House: Passed by voice vote on March 24, 2026
Senate: Passed on March 24, 2026 with 19 yeas, 2 absent

Sponsors:

Primary and co-sponsors include Ed Osienski and multiple delegates (Dave Wilson, Dave Sokola, Bill Carson, Jack Walsh, Lyndon Yearick, Brian Pettyjohn, Danny Short, Ray Seigfried, Bryan Townsend)

Status: Passed both chambers; awaits any customary formalities for adoption by the governor (not indicated in the provided history). As a concurrent resolution, it typically does not require signature for effect but may be transmitted to CAP or publicized.

Potential Impact

Symbolic/ceremonial value: Provides formal statewide commendation of CAP’s service to Delaware.

Public recognition: May enhance visibility of CAP programs, including disaster response, search and rescue, youth leadership, and community outreach.

Non-fiscal: Contains no appropriation or regulatory changes; no budgetary impact indicated.

Summary

HCR 96 is a ceremonial resolution by Delaware’s General Assembly recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for its outstanding service to the state, expressing gratitude, and publicly honoring CAP’s contributions. It passed both chambers on March 24, 2026. There are no proposed funding provisions or regulatory changes within the resolution.