Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 56: RECOGNIZING MAY 20, 2025, AS "DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL" ADVOCACY DAY.
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Plain-language summary
HCR 56 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RECOGNIZING MAY 20, 2025, AS "DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL" ADVOCACY DAY. Primary sponsor: Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 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 Concurrent Resolution recognizes the historic sacrifices and ongoing contributions of Delaware's Direct Support Professionals serving vulnerable adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It also recognizes importance and expertise of Direct Support Professionals to our state and establishes May 20th as “Direct Support Professional” Advocacy Day sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware and A-Team Delaware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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