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Governor Markell Recognizes 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment, Announces Effort with Legislature to Apologize for State’s Role in Slavery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 6, 2015

Joined by state legislators, community advocates and local parishioners during a worship service at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Governor Markell recognized the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to legally abolish slavery.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Eliminating Barriers While Transforming the Criminal Justice System

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Governor Markell discusses efforts to transform the criminal justice system through the implementation of programs designed to support pre-trial detainees.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Eliminating Barriers While Transforming the Criminal Justice System

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Governor Markell discusses efforts to transform the criminal justice system through the implementation of programs designed to support pre-trial detainees.




Funding Announced to Expand China Study Abroad Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

In a continuing effort to ensure Delaware students have the best opportunities to learn a second language, Governor Markell announced the expansion of a China summer abroad program for high school students studying Mandarin.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the shooting that took place on December 2, 2015 in San Bernardino, California.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Markell Recognizes 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment, Announces Effort with Legislature to Apologize for State’s Role in Slavery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 6, 2015

Joined by state legislators, community advocates and local parishioners during a worship service at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Governor Markell recognized the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to legally abolish slavery.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Eliminating Barriers While Transforming the Criminal Justice System

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Governor Markell discusses efforts to transform the criminal justice system through the implementation of programs designed to support pre-trial detainees.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Eliminating Barriers While Transforming the Criminal Justice System

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 4, 2015

Governor Markell discusses efforts to transform the criminal justice system through the implementation of programs designed to support pre-trial detainees.




Funding Announced to Expand China Study Abroad Program

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

In a continuing effort to ensure Delaware students have the best opportunities to learn a second language, Governor Markell announced the expansion of a China summer abroad program for high school students studying Mandarin.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the shooting that took place on December 2, 2015 in San Bernardino, California.