- Whereas, Peace Week is celebrating its 4th annual week-long celebration; and
- Whereas, this week-long celebration is a project of the Movement for the Culture of Peace. Since 2014, this organization has been organizing peace marches in Wilmington, DE; and
- Whereas, Peace Week Delaware works to raise awareness, hope and action for peace, equality and justice all across Delaware; and
- Whereas, the celebration is marked by events organized to educate Delawareans on how to get involved in advocating for peace; and
- Whereas, it is important for Delawareans to be involved in activities that will support a peaceful Delaware.
Now, Therefore, We, John Carney, Governor,
and Bethany Hall-Long, Lieutenant Governor,
do hereby declare September 21st-29th, 2019, as
PEACE WEEK DELAWARE
in the State of Delaware, and urge all citizens to recognize the essential role that Peace Week Delaware plays in encouraging a culture of peace in our state,