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SCR139 • 2025

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AS "USO 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
Lawson
Last action
2026-01-29
Official status
Passed 1/29/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material focuses on declaring February 4, 2026, as 'USO Day' without specifying who it affects or detailing the specific activities of USO Delaware.

Delaware Recognizes 'USO Day' on February 4, 2026

This resolution declares February 4, 2026, as 'USO Day' in Delaware to honor the work of USO Delaware.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares February 4, 2026, as 'USO Day' in Delaware.

Terms To Know

USO
United Service Organizations, a group that provides entertainment and support to military personnel and their families.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding or other resources for USO Delaware.
  • It is a symbolic recognition without legal requirements for actions by the state government.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-29 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2026-01-29 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. 2026-01-29 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AS "USO DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2026, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work in support of military members and their families.

Current Bill Text

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Lawson & Rep. Carson

Sens. Buckson, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Richardson, Seigfried, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bolden, Burns, Collins, Dukes, Hilovsky, K. Johnson, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, D. Short, Wilson-Anton, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 139

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 4, 2026, 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 Airlift Wing, 512th Reserve Wing, and the Delaware National Guard; 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 100 impactful programs and events for service members and their families in Delaware over the past year; and

WHEREAS, USO Delaware has provided over 27,000 instances of service to active duty, reserve and guard members and their families in 2025; and

WHEREAS, Delaware has supported over 7,700 families 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, hereby recognizes February 4, 2026, as “USO Day” in the State in the Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes February 4, 2026, as "USO Day" in the State of Delaware and honors USO Delaware for its important and inspiring work in support of military members and their families.

Author: Senator Lawson