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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Paying Tribute to a Fallen Hero

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013

Recently, our communities gathered in our annual Memorial Day commemorations to recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This week, as we mourn the loss of another of our country’s best and brightest, we again reflect on the courage of our servicemen and women. The famous World War II era reporter Elmer Davis rightly commented that “this nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” Warrant Officer Sean Mullen exemplified that bravery.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Paying Tribute to a Fallen Hero

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell remembers U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, a
Delaware native killed in Afghanistan while serving his country.




Governor Markell Announces Recipients of the Third Annual Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Nineteen Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $355,000 in grant money from the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF) to help improve the financial skills of Delawareans through education on how to budget, save, invest and plan for the future.




Division of Motor Vehicles Hosts Groundbreaking Event for New Delaware City Facility

Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $20 million Delaware City facility construction project.




Delaware Offers Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi and other federal, state and local officials to celebrate Delaware Homeownership Month and to announce a new program that will allow first-time homebuyers to claim a credit on their federal income taxes.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Paying Tribute to a Fallen Hero

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013

Recently, our communities gathered in our annual Memorial Day commemorations to recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This week, as we mourn the loss of another of our country’s best and brightest, we again reflect on the courage of our servicemen and women. The famous World War II era reporter Elmer Davis rightly commented that “this nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” Warrant Officer Sean Mullen exemplified that bravery.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Paying Tribute to a Fallen Hero

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell remembers U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer Sean Mullen, a
Delaware native killed in Afghanistan while serving his country.




Governor Markell Announces Recipients of the Third Annual Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Nineteen Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $355,000 in grant money from the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF) to help improve the financial skills of Delawareans through education on how to budget, save, invest and plan for the future.




Division of Motor Vehicles Hosts Groundbreaking Event for New Delaware City Facility

Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $20 million Delaware City facility construction project.




Delaware Offers Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi and other federal, state and local officials to celebrate Delaware Homeownership Month and to announce a new program that will allow first-time homebuyers to claim a credit on their federal income taxes.