Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 219: RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2026, AS "JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Passed both chambers Official data
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SCR 219 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2026, AS "JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Primary sponsor: Darius Brown (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Stephanie Bolden (Democratic), Alonna Berry (Democratic), Nnamdi Chukwuocha (Democratic), Frank Cooke (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Rae Moore (Democratic), DeShanna Neal (Democratic), Josue Ortega (Democratic), Sophie Phillips (Democratic), Kam Smith (Democratic), Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Passed In House by Voice Vote.
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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 June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in the State of Delaware, and encourages the people of Delaware to reflect upon the significance of this day and honor its legacy with appropriate activities and events.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Marie Pinkney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Alonna Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Frank Cooke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Larry Lambert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Rae Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| DeShanna Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Josue Ortega | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sophie Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kam Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| 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 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| 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 In House by Voice Vote
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Introduced in Senate