Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Poore & Sen. Henry on behalf of all Senators & Rep. Bolden & Rep. Keeley on behalf of all Representatives

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

149th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 53

RECOGNIZING APRIL 19, 2018 AS THE LEAGUE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, The League of Local Government (“The League”), which is made up of the 57 local municipalities and 3 counties, remains the leading organization to ensure the strong partnership between municipalities and counties in Delaware remains vibrant; and

WHEREAS, The League offers valuable resources to Delaware’s many local governments, including professional and technical support; and

WHEREAS, the strong partnership between local governments and State government remains critical to ensuring a sound quality of life for all Delawareans; and

WHEREAS, our local governments, on a daily basis, are on the frontline of public service throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, our local elected leaders show passion, desire, and resolve to ensure our local communities thrive; and

WHEREAS, our local elected leaders perform their considerable duties, often working in their spare time, with little-to-no payment and limited resources.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 149th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that we hereby recognize April 19, 2018, as the League of Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.