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SCR 135

PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE OUTSTANDING EFFORTS OF TOM WELCH OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF DELAWARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO ALLEN MCLANE AND OTHER HISTORICAL FIGURES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Sean Lynn and 1 co-sponsor

Delaware Senate honors Tom Welch's twenty-year effort preserving Revolutionary War hero Allen McLane's history and other state historical figures.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · SCR 135

Legislative bill overview

SCR 135 is a ceremonial resolution from Delaware's legislature that honors Tom Welch for his two decades of work preserving the historical legacy of Revolutionary War figure Allen McLane and other Delaware historical figures. The resolution passed the Delaware Senate with overwhelming support (20-1) on January 28, 2026.

Why is this important

While ceremonial resolutions have no binding legal effect, they serve important functions: they create official public record acknowledging individual contributions to historical preservation, potentially boost community engagement with local history, and can help raise awareness and funding for historical initiatives. In this case, the recognition may help elevate Allen McLane's historical significance and encourage further preservation work.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial tributes rather than substantive policy matters, particularly if the state has pressing fiscal or policy concerns
  • Selectivity of recognition: Questions about whether other historical preservationists in Delaware receive similar recognition, or if this reflects particular political relationships
  • Historical narrative: Depending on how Allen McLane's history is characterized, there could be differences in how his legacy should be presented or emphasized in official state recognition

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

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