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Lt. Governor In Kent County for Events on Wednesday

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 4, 2014



Celebrates African American History Month
Tours New Home for Homeless Female Veterans

WILMINGTON– On Wednesday, February 5th, Lt. Governor Matt Denn will be in Kent County.

He will join Secretary of State Jeff Bullock to celebrate African American History Month by observing the 60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. Guest speakers will share their personal views on the positive outcome of the case and explain the impact and importance of this noteworthy event in history. The Lt. Governor will read the proclamation to officially recognize the month of February as African American History Month.  The Delaware Public Archives will have exhibits and a new display in the lobby to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.  They will be joined by other speakers and by students from William Henry Middle School.

The Lt. Governor will then join other elected officials, members of the VFW and the American Legion, and the Veterans’ Affairs Commission to celebrate the expansion of the Home of the Brave to serve homeless female veterans and their children.  The mission of the Home of the Brave is to reduce homelessness among Delaware’s Military Veteran population. In addition to providing transitional housing, food and security, they assist with employment, counseling services, access to healthcare, transportation and locating affordable housing. It is their goal to help our veterans successfully transition into permanent housing and personal independence.

11:00am – 12:00pm   Delaware Public Archives
121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North
Dover

5:00pm – 7:00pm       Home of the Brave Expansion
9 Causey Avenue
Milford 

*The Lt. Governor will attend from 5:00 – 5:30.  There is no formal program.  Tours will be provided.

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Lt. Governor In Kent County for Events on Wednesday

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 4, 2014



Celebrates African American History Month
Tours New Home for Homeless Female Veterans

WILMINGTON– On Wednesday, February 5th, Lt. Governor Matt Denn will be in Kent County.

He will join Secretary of State Jeff Bullock to celebrate African American History Month by observing the 60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. Guest speakers will share their personal views on the positive outcome of the case and explain the impact and importance of this noteworthy event in history. The Lt. Governor will read the proclamation to officially recognize the month of February as African American History Month.  The Delaware Public Archives will have exhibits and a new display in the lobby to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.  They will be joined by other speakers and by students from William Henry Middle School.

The Lt. Governor will then join other elected officials, members of the VFW and the American Legion, and the Veterans’ Affairs Commission to celebrate the expansion of the Home of the Brave to serve homeless female veterans and their children.  The mission of the Home of the Brave is to reduce homelessness among Delaware’s Military Veteran population. In addition to providing transitional housing, food and security, they assist with employment, counseling services, access to healthcare, transportation and locating affordable housing. It is their goal to help our veterans successfully transition into permanent housing and personal independence.

11:00am – 12:00pm   Delaware Public Archives
121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North
Dover

5:00pm – 7:00pm       Home of the Brave Expansion
9 Causey Avenue
Milford 

*The Lt. Governor will attend from 5:00 – 5:30.  There is no formal program.  Tours will be provided.

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