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ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO TURN DELAWARE PURPLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN SUPPORT OF DELAWARE'S MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS.

ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO TURN DELAWARE PURPLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN SUPPORT OF DELAWARE'S MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Buckson
Last action
2025-03-18
Official status
Passed 3/18/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact landmarks to be lit purple are not specified in the official source material.

Encourage Governor Meyer to Light Landmarks Purple

This resolution asks Governor Matt Meyer to light important places in Delaware purple during April to show support for military-connected children.

What This Bill Does

  • Asks the governor to make landmarks in Delaware purple in April.
  • Recognizes over 7,000 military-connected children who face challenges like moving often and being away from parents.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Governor Matt Meyer
  • Military-connected students in Delaware

Terms To Know

military-connected children
Children who have parents or guardians serving in the military, often facing challenges like frequent moves and time apart from family members.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This is a resolution, not a law. It does not require any funding.
  • It only asks the governor to take action; it doesn't force him to do anything.
  • The exact landmarks that will be lit purple are not specified in the bill.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2025-03-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. 2025-03-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO TURN DELAWARE PURPLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN SUPPORT OF DELAWARE'S MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution encourages Governor Matt Meyer to light key Delaware landmarks purple in April to honor the over 7,000 military-connected children in the state. This gesture recognizes their sacrifices and shows support for the challenges they face, including time apart from deployed parents.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Buckson & Rep. Harris

Sens. Hoffner, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Gorman, Gray, K. Johnson, Shupe, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20

ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR MATT MEYER TO TURN DELAWARE PURPLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN SUPPORT OF DELAWARE'S MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS.

WHEREAS, over 7,000 military-connected children reside in Delaware, facing unique challenges as they navigate frequent relocations, school transitions, and the absence of deployed parents; and

WHEREAS, many of these children will spend birthdays, holidays, and milestones apart from their parents, who are actively serving to protect our nation’s freedoms; and

WHEREAS, Delaware takes pride in supporting its military families and recognizing the sacrifices made by both service members and their children; and

WHEREAS, April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the resilience and strength of military-connected children across the country; and

WHEREAS, turning Delaware purple for the month of April by illuminating Legislative Hall, bridges, and toll plazas would serve as a visible and unifying gesture of support and appreciation for these children and their families; and

WHEREAS, Delaware’s participation in this initiative would reinforce the state’s commitment to recognizing and uplifting military-connected students, ensuring they feel valued and supported within their communities.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153

rd

General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the members encourage Governor Matt Meyer to light key landmarks purple for the month of April in honor of Delaware’s military connected students.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor, the Delaware Department of Education, and military support organizations to promote awareness and participation in this initiative.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution encourages Governor Matt Meyer to light key Delaware landmarks purple in April to honor the over 7,000 military-connected children in the state. This gesture recognizes their sacrifices and shows support for the challenges they face, including time apart from deployed parents.

Author: Senator Buckson