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HCR12 • 2025

HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE FOR THEIR SERVICE IN ADVOCATING, ORGANIZING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE FOR THEIR SERVICE IN ADVOCATING, ORGANIZING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
D. Short
Last action
2025-03-20
Official status
Passed 3/20/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status indicates passage by both chambers, but executive action (such as signing) is not shown in the provided material.

Honoring the National Guard Association of Delaware

This resolution thanks members of the National Guard Association of Delaware for their work in advocating, organizing, training, and equipping the state's military forces.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses appreciation to the men and women of the National Guard Association of Delaware for their leadership, service, and advocacy.
  • Recognizes the group's role in supporting the defense of the state and nation through organizing, training, and equipping the National Guard.
  • Notes their advocacy for upgrades to tactical aircraft and vertical lift, new modern facilities, and increases in personnel.
  • Requires that copies of this resolution be presented to members of the Board of Trustees.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the National Guard Association of Delaware
  • The Delaware National Guard citizen soldiers

Terms To Know

House Concurrent Resolution
A formal statement passed by both chambers of a legislature to express an opinion or honor someone, which does not create new laws.
National Guard Association
An organization representing over 2,000 officers that advocates for the needs and equipment of National Guard members.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution honors people but does not change any laws or provide new funding.
  • The text states the bill passed both chambers on March 20, 2025, but no specific effective date is listed in the provided material.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-20 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

  2. 2025-03-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-03-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE FOR THEIR SERVICE IN ADVOCATING, ORGANIZING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE OF OUR STATE AND NATION.
This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware

Current Bill Text

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SPONSOR:

Rep. D. Short & Sen. Lawson

Reps. Bush, Carson, Collins, Dukes, Gray, Harris, Hensley, K. Johnson, Ortega, Osienski, Romer, Michael Smith, K. Williams, Snyder-Hall, Yearick; Sens. Hocker, Huxtable, Pettyjohn, Richardson, Sokola, Townsend, Wilson

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12

HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE FOR THEIR SERVICE IN ADVOCATING, ORGANIZING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

WHEREAS, the Delaware National Guard and its direct forerunner, the Delaware Militia, are among the oldest institutions of state government, tracing their origin to August 31, 1655; and

WHEREAS, the State of Delaware has been blessed throughout its history with an outstanding Delaware National Guard force of part-time, volunteer citizen soldiers who have been willing to come forward to defend and assist their fellow Delawareans in times of war, civil strife, and natural disaster; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware National Guard citizen militia has come forward to serve in every armed conflict in the history of the State; and

WHEREAS, the National Guard Association of Delaware represents over 2,000 Officers that have defended the state and nation during armed conflicts overseas, domestic emergencies through a global pandemic, and respond at a moment’s notice during any crisis across the globe and within the state; and

WHEREAS, the National Guard Association of Delaware has strongly advocated for the upgrade in tactical aircraft and vertical lift, new and modern facilities, and increases in personnel to assure a strong deterrence to preserve and protect the nation and state.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 153

rd

General Assembly of the State of Delaware express their appreciation for the outstanding leadership, service, and advocacy provided by the members of the National Guard Association of Delaware.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that suitably prepared copies of this House Concurrent Resolution be presented to the members of the Board of Trustees.

SYNOPSIS

This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware