Women's Vote Centennial

Passed on 3/28/19, Delaware HCR 21 celebrates Delaware's observance of the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for women’s suffrage. Resolution 21 calls on the Delaware Heritage Commission to organize meaningful events and exhibits to honor the 100th anniversary and establish a subcommittee to plan a parade commemorating the occasion.

The preliminary Women's Suffrage Commission was formed to Celebrate, Educate and Continue the work of the Women's Suffrage movement by commemorating the 100th anniversary and organize

The motto can be summarized by the following:

• Celebrate - Recognizing the achievement the 19th Amendment was the one of the greatest expansion of women's rights in the history of the United States
• Educate - Focusing on providing people with the history of the Women's Suffrage Movement
• Continue - Acknowledging that although the Voting Rights Act of 1965 removed some barriers to voting, other barriers persist

Read Delaware House Concurrent Resolution 21 or download the resolution here.