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HCR 52

RECOGNIZING THE LAST MONDAY OF MAY AS MEMORIAL DAY.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 16 co-sponsors

Delaware concurrent resolution officially recognizes the last Monday of May as Memorial Day, formalizing an already-federal holiday at the state level.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · HCR 52

Legislative bill overview

HCR 52 is a concurrent resolution that officially designates the last Monday of May as Memorial Day in Delaware. This is a ceremonial bill that recognizes and affirms an existing federal holiday at the state level through legislative acknowledgment.

Why is this important

While Memorial Day is already observed nationwide as a federal holiday, state-level recognition through concurrent resolutions serves to formally honor fallen military service members and can be used to encourage appropriate commemorative observances and civic engagement. Such recognitions can also signal state commitment to veterans' causes and military remembrance traditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Redundancy: The resolution formalizes something already established by federal law, raising questions about whether legislative resources should be spent on ceremonial measures versus substantive policy
  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may view this as performative recognition that doesn't materially improve veterans' services, benefits, or memorial infrastructure
  • Scope of legislative intent: Some may question whether concurrent resolutions are the appropriate vehicle for holidays that are already universally observed, or whether this time could address more pressing veteran-related legislation

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

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