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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

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Honoring Delaware's National Guard

This resolution honors members of the Delaware National Guard and the National Guard Association of Delaware for their service in defending the state and nation.

What This Bill Does

  • 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.
  • Recognizes the advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware.

Who It Names or Affects

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

Terms To Know

National Guard
A reserve military force that serves both federal and state governments, providing defense during emergencies.
Advocacy
The act of supporting or arguing for a cause or policy.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is an expression of appreciation and does not create any new laws or regulations.
  • No further action is required by the General Assembly after this resolution has been passed.

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

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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