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Governor Carney’s Statement on Equal Rights Amendment

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2019


Photo after ERA Passes in Senate

DOVER, Del.Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Delaware Constitution:

 

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 “This is an important moment in Delaware history. Thank you to members of the Delaware House and Senate for their final passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Delaware Constitution. This amendment lays out clearly the importance of equal rights for women. Though this amendment does not need my signature, I am proud to support the Equal Rights Amendment and I want to extend my thanks to the many advocates who have been fighting for equal rights for generations.”

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Governor Carney’s Statement on Equal Rights Amendment

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2019


Photo after ERA Passes in Senate

DOVER, Del.Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Delaware Constitution:

 

ERA

 “This is an important moment in Delaware history. Thank you to members of the Delaware House and Senate for their final passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Delaware Constitution. This amendment lays out clearly the importance of equal rights for women. Though this amendment does not need my signature, I am proud to support the Equal Rights Amendment and I want to extend my thanks to the many advocates who have been fighting for equal rights for generations.”

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