Delaware HCR156: DESIGNATING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, AS "GFWC INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE UNITED TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 30, 2026:

Legislation Document SPONSOR: Rep. Yearick on behalf of all Representatives & Sen. Buckson on behalf of all Senators HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 156 DESIGNATING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, AS "GFWC INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE UNITED TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. WHEREAS, the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Delaware is a 129 year old 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer community service organization; and WHEREAS, the GFWC Delaware has over 800 club members in 20 clubs in all three counties, with volunteers serving communities throughout Delaware; and WHEREAS, the GFWC has over 60,000 club members throughout the United States of America plus international affiliate clubs; and WHEREAS, the GFWC Delaware is an active state member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs located at 1734 N. Street NW, Washington, DC; and WHEREAS, the GFWC international organization has designated Saturday, September 26, 2026, as the GFWC Delaware Day of Service, for the state organizations and club members to unite for a single and WHEREAS, through hands-on, action-focused projects, GFWC clubs can provide direct support to shelters and service organizations, assist survivors and families, and help meet critical community needs; and WHEREAS, when clubs register to participate, they become part of a global movement demonstrating the power of volunteers working together to create …

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Sponsors

• Lyndon Yearick (R, 34) · primary sponsor
• Eric Buckson (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. June 30, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
2. June 30, 2026: Passed In House by Voice Vote
3. June 30, 2026: Introduced in House

Votes

• Passed (SM) (June 30, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR156?

HCR156 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): DESIGNATING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, AS "GFWC INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE UNITED TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

What is the status of HCR156?

Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES (June 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR156?

Lyndon Yearick (R, 34), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HCR156?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143582