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SCR 205

PROCLAIMING JUNE 12, 2026, AS "WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 17 co-sponsors

Designates June 12, 2026 as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Delaware to honor and publicly acknowledge the service of women veterans.

Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 205

Summary of SCR 205 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

  • SCR 205 designates June 12, 2026, in the State of Delaware as “Women Veterans Recognition Day.”
  • The resolution recognizes and honors the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation of a specific state observance: June 12, 2026 is officially proclaimed as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Delaware.
  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation for women veterans and their service.

Who is affected

  • Women veterans in Delaware and all Delaware residents who observe or participate in state observances are the primary beneficiaries of the designation.
  • The designation may inform state agency and public events, ceremonies, and public communications tied to the commemorative day.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and passage timeline:
    • Introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 11, 2026.
    • Passed by the Senate on June 11, 2026 with 19 votes in favor and 2 abstentions/absences.
    • Passed in the House by voice vote on the same day (June 11, 2026).
  • Since this is a concurrent or joint resolution establishing a commemorative day, it typically does not create new law or fiscal obligations; rather, it designates a day for recognition and observance.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Symbolic and ceremonial impact: Formal recognition of women veterans’ service, which can foster awareness, appreciation, and inclusive public remembrance.
  • Public events and education: May encourage ceremonies, proclamations by local governments, schools, and veterans organizations to highlight women veterans’ contributions.
  • No explicit fiscal obligations: The text provided does not indicate funding or spending implications; the impact is primarily ceremonial.

Sponsors

  • Lead sponsor: (Implied) a member of the Delaware General Assembly
  • Co-sponsors: A broad list of legislators including Ed Osienski, Dave Wilson, Frank Cooke, Rich Collins, Bill Carson, Stell Selby, Dave Lawson, Bryant Richardson, Kerri Harris, Brian Pettyjohn, Claire Snyder-Hall, Danny Short, Spiros Mantzavinos, Cyndie Romer, Russ Huxtable, Laura Sturgeon, Melanie Ross Levin, and Bill Bush.

If you’d like, I can provide additional context on similar state commemorations, potential local government actions that could accompany this proclamation, or a brief outline of how such proclamations are typically implemented in Delaware.

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

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