Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 135: RECOGNIZING MAY 21ST AS “DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY DAY” AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE HISTORIC SACRIFICES AND ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS OF DELAWARE’S DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS SERVING VULNERABLE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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Plain-language summary
HCR 135 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RECOGNIZING MAY 21ST AS “DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY DAY” AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE HISTORIC SACRIFICES AND ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS OF DELAWARE’S DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS SERVING VULNERABLE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This resolution recognizes the importance and expertise of Direct Support Professionals to our state on the occasion of May 21st as “Direct Support Professional Advocacy Day" sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware and A Team Delaware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Introduced in House