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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor Markell & Delaware Tourism Office Launch History Trail in Celebration of Delaware Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware Tourism Office launched the Delaware History Trail, comprised of 36 sites located throughout the state, to showcase the First State’s abundance of historical sites and to educate visitors and residents about Delaware’s place in American history. Visitors can now follow a trail of exploration to discover and experience Delaware’s rich heritage.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

“Our founding fathers made Delaware ‘the First State’ and started a critical momentum for what would become not only our nation’s foundation but a blueprint for aspiring democracies around the world,” said Governor Markell.  “It remains a stirring example of what a group of people fully committed to making a difference can do.”



Governor Markell’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Because of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th will forever be “a day that lives in infamy.” But well before that terrible day when we were attacked seventy years ago, December 7th was already a day for the history books. On December 7, 1787,  thirty delegates meeting in Dover, Delaware ratified the United States Constitution.  […]



Governor Markell Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

“While we commemorate December 7th as Delaware Day, we also recognize the sacrifices made by members of our military and their families on this day in 1941,” Governor Markell said.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Small Business During Your Holiday Shopping

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2011

“One way you can give a gift to yourself while shopping for friends or family is to shop at local and small businesses here in Delaware,” said Governor Markell.  “Your money, when spent locally,  not only helps to keep Delawareans working – it’s money that can then be used by small business owners to support other small and local businesses – and from it, the benefits to our economy keep growing.”






  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor Markell & Delaware Tourism Office Launch History Trail in Celebration of Delaware Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware Tourism Office launched the Delaware History Trail, comprised of 36 sites located throughout the state, to showcase the First State’s abundance of historical sites and to educate visitors and residents about Delaware’s place in American history. Visitors can now follow a trail of exploration to discover and experience Delaware’s rich heritage.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

“Our founding fathers made Delaware ‘the First State’ and started a critical momentum for what would become not only our nation’s foundation but a blueprint for aspiring democracies around the world,” said Governor Markell.  “It remains a stirring example of what a group of people fully committed to making a difference can do.”



Governor Markell’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Because of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th will forever be “a day that lives in infamy.” But well before that terrible day when we were attacked seventy years ago, December 7th was already a day for the history books. On December 7, 1787,  thirty delegates meeting in Dover, Delaware ratified the United States Constitution.  […]



Governor Markell Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

“While we commemorate December 7th as Delaware Day, we also recognize the sacrifices made by members of our military and their families on this day in 1941,” Governor Markell said.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Small Business During Your Holiday Shopping

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2011

“One way you can give a gift to yourself while shopping for friends or family is to shop at local and small businesses here in Delaware,” said Governor Markell.  “Your money, when spent locally,  not only helps to keep Delawareans working – it’s money that can then be used by small business owners to support other small and local businesses – and from it, the benefits to our economy keep growing.”