SPONSOR:

Rep. Spiegelman & Rep. Carson & Rep. Jaques;

on behalf of all Representatives

Sen. Ennis & Sen. Lawson;

on behalf of all Senators

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 37

RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2015 AS VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY IN DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, the eighth of May marks the day in 1945 when Allies formally defeated the Nazi Third Reich in Germany and German troops across Europe laid down their arms; and

WHEREAS, with this monumental victory came the recognized end of the Second World War in Europe, and the end of six years of despair and grief around the world; and

WHEREAS, this victory also demonstrated the courage and endurance of many renowned world leaders and their citizens; and

WHEREAS, great celebrations took place that day throughout Europe and North America and continue to take place each year to commemorate the joy and triumph associated with the momentous success; and

WHEREAS, this day provides an opportunity to remember and honor the nearly 15 million casualties of World War II in the European theater including over 300,000 Americans; and

WHEREAS, this year marks the 70^th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day; and

WHEREAS, it is important to encourage Delawareans to acknowledge and appreciate this historic date for our country.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 148^th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that we do recognize May 8, 2015 as Victory in Europe Day in Delaware.