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RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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Sponsor
Lawson
Last action
2025-01-30
Official status
Passed 1/30/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Delaware Recognizes 'USO Day' on February 4, 2025

This resolution makes February 4, 2025, 'USO Day' in Delaware to recognize the work of USO Delaware.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes February 4, 2025, as 'USO Day' in Delaware.
  • Honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Military members and their families in Delaware.
  • USO Delaware staff and volunteers.

Terms To Know

USO
United Service Organizations, a nonprofit that provides morale and recreational support to U.S. military personnel and their families.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any new laws or regulations.
  • The effects are symbolic and do not include financial support or legal requirements for individuals or organizations.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-30 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2025-01-30 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 ABSENT 2 VACANT

  3. 2025-01-30 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2025, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Lawson & Rep. Carson

Sens. Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Townsend; Reps. Bush, Heffernan, K. Johnson, Morris, Osienski, Ross Levin, D. Short, Shupe

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, President Nixon proclaimed the first USO Day for February 4, 1971, in honor of its 30th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware was established in 1991 with a vision of better serving the military members and families who transit Dover Air Force Base, as well as members of the 436th Active Duty Wing, 512th Reserve Wing, and the Delaware National Guard Team; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware offers entertainment, nourishment, facilities, and comfort at no cost to deploying Armed Forces and supports service members before, during, and after their deployment; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware supports military families through special programming, events, and group support; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware has held over 50 major social, community building, and appreciation events for service members and their families in Delaware over the past year; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware supported more than 217,000 active duty, reserve, and guard members and their families; and

WHEREAS, Delaware has supported over 10,200 family and friends of the Fallen through the USO Delaware Families of the Fallen program; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware offers amenities, comfort, and guidance to the families and escorts of Fallen Heroes, and serves their profound and specific needs as they bring their Fallen Heroes home; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware provides support to the Honor Guard when they travel for Dignified Transfers; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware has not missed a Dignified Transfer support request since its establishment in 1991.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2025, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work supporting military members and their families.

Author: Senator Lawson