SPONSOR:

Sen. Pinkney & Rep. Baumbach

Sens. Gay, Lockman, Sturgeon; Reps. Dorsey Walker, K. Johnson, Morrison, Osienski, Wilson-Anton

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 57

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2021, AS “NATIONAL IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, the United States of America is a nation of immigrants; and

WHEREAS, immigrants contribute significantly to our culture, economy, and overall society; and

WHEREAS, new arrivals to the United States help drive business creation, fuel innovation, and fill essential workforce needs; and

WHEREAS, the decision to immigrate to another country often involves courage and a leap of faith; and

WHEREAS, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a proclamation designating June 2021, as National Immigrant Heritage Month; and

WHEREAS, many immigrants are employed as essential workers, and have been instrumental in providing goods

and services during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also facing disproportionate risks and impacts of the virus; and WHEREAS, one in eleven Delaware residents is an immigrant; and

WHEREAS, another one in eleven Delaware residents is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent; and

WHEREAS, one in eight Delaware workers is an immigrant; and

WHEREAS, immigration fuels our economy, because as immigrants enter the labor force, they increase our productive capacity; and

WHEREAS, immigrants will continue to constitute an important part of the fabric of this State for many years to come.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 151 st General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the month of June 2021, be recognized as National Immigrant Heritage Month to honor the important role that immigrants play in our state and nation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the many positive contributions of immigrants to society be acknowledged not only during National Immigrant Heritage Month, but also throughout the year.

SYNOPSIS

This resolution designates June 2021, as "National Immigrant Heritage Month" in Delaware.

Author: Senator Pinkney