DELAWARE STATE SENATE

151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7

RECOGNIZING MARCH 4, 2021 AS "DELAWARE GIVING DAY."

WHEREAS, Do More 24 is a local movement that brings together nonprofit organizations to encourage

the community at large to contribute to the causes and organizations closest to their hearts; and

WHEREAS, there are numerous nonprofit organizations that zealously advocate across our state and make a

tremendous impact on various sectors of our communities in Delaware; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 is intended to be a unique giving holiday for nonprofits serving Delaware; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Do More 24 is to ignite a culture of community-wide giving to allow everyone

to be a philanthropist; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 seeks to empower the next generation of donors to be inspired to give to non-

profits and causes they are interested in and passionate about; and

WHEREAS, Do More 24 is attempting to make the greatest impact together as a community from

March 4th at 6 pm through March 5th at 6 pm; and

WHEREAS, during this period, any nonprofit in Delaware that raises over $5 will share in $40,000 in prize money

to help advance their respective causes; and

WHEREAS, nonprofits make an enormous impact on the social well-being, countless philanthropic causes, and

serve the general common good of our state.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 151st General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that March 4, 2021, is recognized as “Delaware Giving Day.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives send their profound gratitude to the various nonprofits and the men, women, and children who work countless hours to ensure the success of all our nonprofits that make the State of Delaware a better place for our communities.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates March 4, 2021 as "Delaware Giving Day."

Author: Gay, Kyle Evans (SD)