Governor’s Weekly Message: Making Our Communities and Schools Safer
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013
In his weekly message, filmed at Laurel Intermediate Middle School in Sussex County, Governor Markell reflects on the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school nearly one year ago and shares progress made in Delaware to keep our schools and communities safer.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Making Our Communities and Schools Safer
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013
Twelve months ago we grieved the devastating loss of 26 innocent lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The anniversary of that horrible day evokes memories of deep sadness and of the incredible compassion the nation showed for that community. It’s also a solemn reminder that we must do everything in our power to prevent similar incidents in our communities or anywhere.
DE Children’s Dept. Cuts Ribbon on Juvenile Multi-Purpose Education Facility
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 12, 2013
Governor Jack Markell, Secretary Jennifer Ranji of the Delaware Children’s Department, her staff, and nearly 70 other special guests braved the cold on Thursday, December 12th for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Department’s new Juvenile Multi-Purpose Education Facility. The nearly 14-thousand square foot state of the art building, which sits on the Agency’s administrative campus near Newport, will be the new educational home for youth who are committed to the Department’s Level IV Residential Cottages.
Laurel Schools Use New Web-Based Portal to Highlight its School Safety Planning
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
With legislators, police, firefighters and educators watching, Laurel School Superintendent John Ewald showed Governor Jack A. Markell how schools in his district are using a new web-based portal to build its school safety plans.
Dole signs 15-year lease to remain at Port of Wilmington
Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017) | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Dole Food Company will continue to do business at the Port of Wilmington for the next 15 years thanks to a lease that will positively impact hundreds of jobs and secure a critical revenue stream for Delaware’s economy.
