Recognizing The Easterseals/cai Volleyball Challenge And The Volleyball Ambassador, Ellice Biloon In The 21st Year Of Democratic And Republican Team Participation.
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 132 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge and honoring Ellice Biloon as the 2026 Volleyball Ambassador. The resolution highlights Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and its long history of providing services to people with disabilities, including children, adults, and senior citizens, through therapies, employment and adult day programs, caregiver support, and assistive technology. It also notes the event’s fundraising history, including more than $6.7 million raised since 2001, and the long-running tradition of Democratic and Republican teams competing in friendly rivalry to support the cause.
The resolution does not create or amend substantive law. Its legal effect is limited to formal legislative recognition and commendation of the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge and of Ellice Biloon for her role as ambassador. It also serves to publicly affirm the General Assembly’s support for services benefiting people with disabilities and older adults in Delaware and the surrounding region.
Impact
SCR 132 has no direct impact on Delaware statutes, regulations, or agency authority. It is a nonbinding concurrent resolution that expresses legislative appreciation for a charitable event and for Easterseals’ disability and senior services, while spotlighting the role of the 2026 Volleyball Ambassador. Its practical effect is symbolic: public recognition, awareness-building, and encouragement of continued fundraising for programs serving people with disabilities, families, and senior citizens.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and bipartisan. The bill’s text emphasizes friendly competition between Democratic and Republican teams, shared support for Easterseals, and appreciation for the organization’s community service. The unanimous Senate third-reading vote of 19-0 indicates broad support and no recorded opposition. The absence of committee controversy or negative discussion suggests the resolution was viewed as a routine, celebratory measure.
Contention
There is little to no notable contention associated with SCR 132. Because it is a ceremonial resolution, the main focus is recognition rather than policy debate. The only potentially distinguishing point is the bipartisan fundraising competition itself, but the text frames that as a cooperative and longstanding tradition rather than a source of disagreement. No objections, amendments, or dissenting views are reflected in the available record.