SPONSOR: Sen. Poore & Rep. Hensley & Rep. Phillips Sens. Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, K. Johnson, Ross Levin, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 57 RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2025, AS "WORLD WISH DAY" IN DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Poore & Rep. Hensley & Rep. Phillips Sens. Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, K. Johnson, Ross Levin, Yearick
SPONSOR: Sen. Poore & Rep. Hensley & Rep. Phillips
Sens. Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, K. Johnson, Ross Levin, Yearick
SPONSOR:
Sen. Poore & Rep. Hensley & Rep. Phillips
Sens. Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, K. Johnson, Ross Levin, Yearick
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 57
RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2025, AS "WORLD WISH DAY" IN DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, the mission of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley is Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses; and WHEREAS, Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing wishes to children and families for more than four decades, creating joy, hope, and strength when its needed most; and WHEREAS, Make-A-Wish International now brings the hope and joy of granting wishes to over 50 countries across five continents, and has granted more than 585,000 wishes globally since the organizations founding in 1980; and WHEREAS, every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, and the emotional and physical burden of treatment can leave children feeling isolated, fearful, or discouraged; and WHEREAS, wish experiences help children build the physical and emotional strength needed to fight critical illnesses, helping restore hope and bringing moments of joy to their medical journey; and WHEREAS, in 2024 alone, Make-A-Wish granted nearly 30,000 wishes worldwide, demonstrating the global impact of the organizations mission; and WHEREAS, a wish is more than a moment of joy it is a source of inspiration and resilience, helping children believe in themselves, reconnect with their families and communities, and look toward the future with confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that wishes can improve a childs quality of life and produce better health outcomes by positively influencing their emotional well-being and ability to cope with illness; and WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2023, despite lingering challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley continued to deliver on its promise of hope by granting more than 240 wishes to local children; and WHEREAS, World Wish Day, celebrated on April 29, honors the anniversary of the first wish granted in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 to a 7-year-old boy named Chris, whose dream to be a police officer inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish; and WHEREAS, World Wish Day highlights the incredible work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and recognizes the dedication of the volunteers, donors, medical professionals, and community members who help turn wishes into reality; and WHEREAS, this day inspires Delawareans to support the power of a wish and invites everyone to join the global movement of hope by getting involved in World Wish Month throughout April. NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 29, 2025, is hereby recognized as World Wish Day in Delaware.
WHEREAS, the mission of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley is Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing wishes to children and families for more than four decades, creating joy, hope, and strength when its needed most; and
WHEREAS, Make-A-Wish International now brings the hope and joy of granting wishes to over 50 countries across five continents, and has granted more than 585,000 wishes globally since the organizations founding in 1980; and
WHEREAS, every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, and the emotional and physical burden of treatment can leave children feeling isolated, fearful, or discouraged; and
WHEREAS, wish experiences help children build the physical and emotional strength needed to fight critical illnesses, helping restore hope and bringing moments of joy to their medical journey; and
WHEREAS, in 2024 alone, Make-A-Wish granted nearly 30,000 wishes worldwide, demonstrating the global impact of the organizations mission; and
WHEREAS, a wish is more than a moment of joy it is a source of inspiration and resilience, helping children believe in themselves, reconnect with their families and communities, and look toward the future with confidence; and
WHEREAS, research shows that wishes can improve a childs quality of life and produce better health outcomes by positively influencing their emotional well-being and ability to cope with illness; and
WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2023, despite lingering challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley continued to deliver on its promise of hope by granting more than 240 wishes to local children; and
WHEREAS, World Wish Day, celebrated on April 29, honors the anniversary of the first wish granted in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 to a 7-year-old boy named Chris, whose dream to be a police officer inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish; and
WHEREAS, World Wish Day highlights the incredible work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and recognizes the dedication of the volunteers, donors, medical professionals, and community members who help turn wishes into reality; and
WHEREAS, this day inspires Delawareans to support the power of a wish and invites everyone to join the global movement of hope by getting involved in World Wish Month throughout April.
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 29, 2025, is hereby recognized as World Wish Day in Delaware.
SYNOPSIS This concurrent resolution recognizes April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Delaware. Author: Senator Poore
SYNOPSIS
This concurrent resolution recognizes April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Delaware.
Author: Senator Poore