Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell honors the life of Tim McClanahan.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016
This past week Delaware lost a selfless community hero and courageous first responder when volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan was killed during a helicopter training exercise. As we grieve with Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues, we also honor and celebrate his contributions to our state – as a dedicated family member, a volunteer firefighter, and an original member of the Air Rescue team with which he was flying at the time of his tragic accident. And we are reminded of the sacrifices that first responders, police officers, and firefighters make across our state every day to keep us safe.
Delaware Flag Lowered to Half Staff for Fallen Fire Fighter Tim McClanahan
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016
On Sunday, Delaware will lay to rest fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. Mr. McClanahan passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, following a Delaware Air Rescue Team training accident. He was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, was a past member of Milton and Rehoboth Beach Fire Departments, and a current member of the Lewes […]
Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Access to the Ballot Box, Builds on Record of Criminal Justice Reform
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Today, at the Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell signed legislation that removes the financial bar to restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. The legislation, shepherded through the General Assembly by Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington East) and Representative Helene Keeley (D-Wilmington South), will make Delaware one of 40 states that have increased access to the ballot box in recent years and will prevent an individual from being unable to participate in our democracy because of their inability to pay.
Governor Announces USA Funds Grant to Reduce Remedial Education Need
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016
With support of nearly $250,000 from the nonprofit USA Funds, Delaware has launched an innovative effort to ensure more high schoolers graduate ready for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) coursework and not in need of remedial classes that cost money without earning them credits toward a degree.
