Encouraging Governor Matt Meyer To Turn Delaware Purple For The Month Of April In Support Of Delaware's Military-connected Students.
Summary
SCR 20 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that encourages Governor Matt Meyer to turn Delaware “purple” during the month of April in recognition of the Month of the Military Child. The resolution asks that key state landmarks, including Legislative Hall, bridges, and toll plazas, be illuminated purple as a visible show of support for military-connected students and their families.
The resolution explains that more than 7,000 military-connected children live in Delaware and often face disruptions from frequent relocations, school changes, and time apart from deployed parents. It frames the purple lighting initiative as a symbolic, statewide gesture to honor their resilience, acknowledge the sacrifices of military families, and reinforce Delaware’s commitment to supporting these students in their communities.
Impact
SCR 20 does not amend the Delaware Code or create enforceable legal obligations. Its practical effect is to express the General Assembly’s support for military-connected students and to encourage executive-branch participation in a public awareness campaign. If carried out, the resolution would affect state landmarks and state agencies involved in education and public messaging, but it would not directly change rights, duties, or funding under existing statutes.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests strong bipartisan support and little opposition. The Senate passed the resolution 19-0 on third reading, indicating unanimous support among those voting. The bill’s tone is ceremonial and supportive, and the absence of committee transcript debate suggests it was not a controversial measure.
Contention
There is no evident substantive policy dispute in the bill text or voting record. The resolution is largely symbolic, so any potential point of discussion would likely be limited to whether the state should participate in the purple-lighting observance and which landmarks should be included. No recorded opposition or competing viewpoints appear in the provided materials, and the measure was adopted without dissent in the Senate.