HR20 • 2025

RECOGNIZING JANUARY 26TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 1ST AS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IN DELAWARE.

Education

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Griffith
Last action: 2026-01-28
Official status: Passed House 1/28/26
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the number of students or schools, nor does it explicitly acknowledge the importance of moral teachings and academic excellence. These points are based on the candidate explanation but were removed as they are not directly supported by the provided official text.

Catholic Schools Week in Delaware

A resolution designates the week of January 26th to February 1st, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

Designates January 26th through February 1st, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in Delaware.

Who It Names or Affects

Students attending Catholic schools in Delaware.
Teachers and staff at Catholic schools in Delaware.
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, specifically Bishop William E. Koenig.

Terms To Know

Catholic Schools Week: A week designated to celebrate the achievements and values of Catholic education in Delaware.
Resolution: A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body, such as recognizing an event or occasion.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not provide funding for Catholic schools.
The resolution is specific to the year 2026 and may need to be renewed in future years.

Bill History

2026-01-28 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in House
2026-01-28 Delaware General Assembly
Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING JANUARY 26TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 1ST AS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IN DELAWARE.
This House Resolution recognizes January 26th through February 1st, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Griffith

Reps. Osienski, Collins, Gray, Hilovsky, Ross Levin, Michael Smith, Yearick, Kamela Smith

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 20

RECOGNIZING JANUARY 26TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 1ST AS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IN DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, since the first Catholic school opened in Delaware in 1830, Catholic education has steadily grown in popularity, a popularity grounded in an abiding record of student success and accomplishment; and

WHEREAS, the week of January 26th through February 1st has been designated as Catholic Schools Week in Delaware; and

WHEREAS, Delaware Catholic schools serve over 8,800 students in 21 schools; and

WHEREAS, the Catholic education is based upon the gospel of Jesus and his message of peace, justice and concern for humanity; and

WHEREAS, the Catholic school curriculum stresses academic excellence as well as the development of the entire student spiritually, mentally, and physically, and encourages students to use their skills for the betterment of society; and

WHEREAS, the values, moral teachings, and discipline offered in Catholic schools have provided their students with the skills to take advantage of professional opportunities and to become productive members of society.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware that the week of January 26

th

through February 1

st

, 2026 is hereby recognized as Catholic Schools Week in Delaware.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitably prepared copy of this resolution be presented to The Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.

SYNOPSIS

This House Resolution recognizes January 26th through February 1st, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week.