Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving Thanks Through Giving Back
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 25, 2016
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Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends
Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth
First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program
Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule
Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26
Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
2025 Annual Report showcases $8.1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program
AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
Delaware Forest Service Announces 11th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans
Visit Delaware & DRA Host Premiere Event For “Back of House” Film Series
Public Housing Authorities urge individuals to update waiting list applications
Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
AG Jennings Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposals Aimed at Further Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding
Secretary Clifton announces Jimmy Kroon’s appointment as Deputy Secretary
Delaware announces presumptive positive avian influenza case in Kent County commercial flock
DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Delaware Publishes Updated Plan to Combat Climate Change and Protect Communities
Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide
Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura
Delaware Department of Labor Conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program
DE Dept. of Labor Announces Significant Progress in Reducing the Unemployment Claims Backlog
Delaware Agriculture Week brings farming community together Jan. 12-15
Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes
What Health Care Consumers Need to Know About ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026
Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Second Gentleman Issue Statement on Death of State Trooper in DMV Shooting
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags for State Trooper Killed in DMV Shooting
Delaware Department of Education awarded $8.7 million federal Education Innovation and Research Grant
AG Jennings announces nearly $150 million emissions fraud settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Registration Deadline Jan. 21 for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety’s Sober Rides Initiative Returns for New Year’s Eve Holiday Celebrations
Delaware State Fire Commission Now an Authorized IdentoGO & TSA Background Check Location
Attorney General Jennings secures court order protecting SNAP benefits
Governor Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief, Nearly $19 Million Eliminated for more than 18,000
AG Jennings, colleagues announce multistate anti-theft settlement with Hyundai and Kia
With Waterfowl Seasons Reopening After Recent Virus Detection, DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Harvested Wild Birds
DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After Volatile Compound Release
Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies
Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends
Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth
First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program
Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule
Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26
Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
2025 Annual Report showcases $8.1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program
AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
Delaware Forest Service Announces 11th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans
Visit Delaware & DRA Host Premiere Event For “Back of House” Film Series
Public Housing Authorities urge individuals to update waiting list applications
Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
AG Jennings Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposals Aimed at Further Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding
Secretary Clifton announces Jimmy Kroon’s appointment as Deputy Secretary
Delaware announces presumptive positive avian influenza case in Kent County commercial flock
DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Delaware Publishes Updated Plan to Combat Climate Change and Protect Communities
Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide
Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura
Delaware Department of Labor Conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program
DE Dept. of Labor Announces Significant Progress in Reducing the Unemployment Claims Backlog
Delaware Agriculture Week brings farming community together Jan. 12-15
Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes
What Health Care Consumers Need to Know About ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026
Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Second Gentleman Issue Statement on Death of State Trooper in DMV Shooting
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags for State Trooper Killed in DMV Shooting
Delaware Department of Education awarded $8.7 million federal Education Innovation and Research Grant
AG Jennings announces nearly $150 million emissions fraud settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Registration Deadline Jan. 21 for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety’s Sober Rides Initiative Returns for New Year’s Eve Holiday Celebrations
Delaware State Fire Commission Now an Authorized IdentoGO & TSA Background Check Location
Attorney General Jennings secures court order protecting SNAP benefits
Governor Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief, Nearly $19 Million Eliminated for more than 18,000
AG Jennings, colleagues announce multistate anti-theft settlement with Hyundai and Kia
With Waterfowl Seasons Reopening After Recent Virus Detection, DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Harvested Wild Birds
DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After Volatile Compound Release
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 25, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell pays tribute to the public employees who work each day to strengthen our communities, and recognizes the collective efforts of organizations and individuals who, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, give back to the community to help less fortunate Delawareans across the state.
“The first Thanksgiving, which took place nearly 400 years ago, launched a tradition of coming together to give thanks, break bread, and deepen connections between neighbors,” Governor Markell said. “I am thankful for all of you – from non-profits, faith communities, government agencies, businesses, and from all walks of life – who give of their time and financial resources to help those less fortunate, and who remind us that we can all make a difference. There are many ways to get involved: volunteering at a shelter, making a donation to a social service organization, or reaching out to a family in need. Sharing a small portion of what we have through a simple act of kindness means the world to a child who is hungry, or a fellow Delawarean who feels alone. By giving thanks through giving back, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”
Every week, the Governor’s office releases a new Weekly Message in video, audio, and transcript form. The message is available on:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/J0VfSmOl7Ps
Delaware.Gov: http://governor.delaware.gov/podcast_video.shtml
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Transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving Thanks Through Giving Back
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Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 25, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell pays tribute to the public employees who work each day to strengthen our communities, and recognizes the collective efforts of organizations and individuals who, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, give back to the community to help less fortunate Delawareans across the state.
“The first Thanksgiving, which took place nearly 400 years ago, launched a tradition of coming together to give thanks, break bread, and deepen connections between neighbors,” Governor Markell said. “I am thankful for all of you – from non-profits, faith communities, government agencies, businesses, and from all walks of life – who give of their time and financial resources to help those less fortunate, and who remind us that we can all make a difference. There are many ways to get involved: volunteering at a shelter, making a donation to a social service organization, or reaching out to a family in need. Sharing a small portion of what we have through a simple act of kindness means the world to a child who is hungry, or a fellow Delawarean who feels alone. By giving thanks through giving back, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”
Every week, the Governor’s office releases a new Weekly Message in video, audio, and transcript form. The message is available on:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/J0VfSmOl7Ps
Delaware.Gov: http://governor.delaware.gov/podcast_video.shtml
By email: Please contact our press team to subscribe to our press list
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/governormarkell
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/governormarkell
Transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving Thanks Through Giving Back
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
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