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SCR112 • 2025

PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 28, 2025, AS “NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 28, 2025, AS “NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Hocker
Last action
2025-06-24
Official status
Passed 6/24/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included additional details about recognizing first responders' work and honoring them for specific reasons which are not explicitly stated in the official source material. These were removed as they go beyond what is officially documented.

Proclaiming National First Responders Day

This resolution declares October 28, 2025, as 'National First Responders Day' to honor first responders in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares October 28, 2025, as National First Responders Day in Delaware.

Who It Names or Affects

  • First responders in Delaware

Terms To Know

first responder
A person, such as a firefighter or police officer, who is the first to arrive and provide help at an emergency.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create new laws or give money; it only declares a day of recognition.
  • The exact activities for National First Responders Day are not specified in this resolution.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-24 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2025-06-24 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. 2025-06-24 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 28, 2025, AS “NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims October 28, 2025, as “National First Responders Day” in the State of Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Hocker & Rep. Gray

Sens. Buckson, Hansen, Huxtable, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Richardson, Sokola, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, Cooke, Dukes, Griffith, Morrison, Romer, D. Short, Michael Smith, Snyder-Hall, K. Williams, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 112

PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 28, 2025, AS “NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, first responders include professional and volunteer firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics serving communities across the United States; and

WHEREAS, first responders deserve recognition for their unwavering dedication to public safety and emergency response; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security estimates that 4.6 million first responders currently serve across the nation; and

WHEREAS, in 2017, Congress established October 28th as National First Responders Day; and

WHEREAS, although we should thank our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and EMTs every day, October 28th offers a unique opportunity to express our sincere appreciation; and

WHEREAS, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders worked tirelessly on the front lines to save lives and protect communities; and

WHEREAS, when natural disasters, tragedies, and accidents occur, firefighters and emergency workers consistently respond in extraordinary numbers, often being the first to arrive on the scene and demonstrating their deep commitment to making the world a safer and better place; and

WHEREAS, during times of national crisis, first responders have consistently been a source of aid, hope, and comfort for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, first responders save countless lives every day, and many have tragically paid the ultimate price in the line of duty - a sacrifice we must never forget; and

WHEREAS, National First Responders Day is an opportunity to show our immense gratitude and recognize the dedicated professionals who play a vital role in protecting the safety and well-being of every American.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that Tuesday, October 28, 2025, is hereby proclaimed as “National First Responders Day” in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims October 28, 2025, as “National First Responders Day” in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Hocker