Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 79: RECOGNIZING THE CREW AND FAMILIES OF THE USS DELAWARE (SSN-791) FOR THEIR CONTINUTED DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 79 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on June 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RECOGNIZING THE CREW AND FAMILIES OF THE USS DELAWARE (SSN-791) FOR THEIR CONTINUTED DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. Primary sponsor: Bill Carson (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES.
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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 and commends the crew and family members of the USS Delaware (SSN-791) for their continued dedication to the United States Armed Forces. It also recognizes the Delaware Submarine Association for its role in supporting the morale, wellbeing, and recreation of the crew and families of the USS Delaware, as well to encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew of the submarine.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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: 21 YES
- Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Introduced in House