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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Believing in the Abilities of Others

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

Reaching our potential as a state requires we believe in the abilities of others. That was the theme of this year’s annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast – one of our state’s most significant gatherings of community leaders, where we were inspired by remarks from Dr. Anthony Glenn, head of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).




Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.




Governor’s Office Statement on Passage of H.R. 4414 by the U.S. House of Representatives

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Governor Markell issued a statement on the passage of Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014 (H.R. 4414) by the U.S. House of Representatives.




Governor Markell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Air Pollution

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Governor Markell applauded the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate cross-state air pollution from coal-fired power plants.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Believing in the Abilities of Others

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2014

Reaching our potential as a state requires we believe in the abilities of others. That was the theme of this year’s annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast – one of our state’s most significant gatherings of community leaders, where we were inspired by remarks from Dr. Anthony Glenn, head of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.




DNREC Secretary O’Mara Recruited to Lead National Wildlife Federation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Secretary Collin O’Mara will conclude a five and a half year tenure leading Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in July, after the completion of the Delaware General Assembly Session, when he will become President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).




Delaware ranked No. 4 among Bicycle Friendly States

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kicking off National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. In the seventh annual assessment, Delaware ranked No. 4 nationally, while placing No. 1 in the East and receiving 55.7 points out of 100.




Governor’s Office Statement on Passage of H.R. 4414 by the U.S. House of Representatives

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Governor Markell issued a statement on the passage of Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014 (H.R. 4414) by the U.S. House of Representatives.




Governor Markell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Air Pollution

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Governor Markell applauded the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate cross-state air pollution from coal-fired power plants.