Governor Carney signing House Bill 86 into law at Marbrook Elementary School - basic special education funding for kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Left to Right: Honoring our First Responders at Mill Creek Fire Company, Sen. Walsh's Baby Changing Table bill being signed into law, and a photo from our Annual Treats with Santa Event.
Left to Right: Teacher of the Year event in Dover, Science of Reading Bill being singed into law at North Star Elementary School, and collage of photos from our Annual Treats with Santa.
Left to Right: Tour of the Boxwood Road Amazon Facility, Belvedere Community Day, Human Animal Partners (formerly the DE SPCA and DHA) 5K Run/Walk.
Delaware SPCA Poinsettia Fundraiser
Annual Treats with Santa
During the holiday season, Senator Jack Walsh and I helped distribute food boxes to those in need with Food Bank of Delaware and turkeys for the holidays from the Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council. Thank you to the union members for dropping off the turkeys! They truly brightened the spirits of so many residents.
It's always fun to partner with Senator Jack Walsh and see so many of our constituents out and about. These events make me so happy to be your state representative. Thanks Delaware Building Trades, Food Bank of Delaware, New Castle County, volunteers from University of Delaware and other partners!
It's always fun to partner with Senator Jack Walsh and see so many of our constituents out and about. These events make me so happy to be your state representative. Thanks Delaware Building Trades, Food Bank of Delaware, New Castle County, volunteers from University of Delaware and other partners!
I attended the Annual Veterans and Friends Ball at Clayton Hall University of Delaware with Sen. Jack Walsh, Sen. Anthony Delcollo and Rep. John Voila. This is a fundraising event to support veteran and military students at the University of Delaware.
I attended the 12th Annual Wilmington and Western Railroad Veteran's Day Ceremony which honored all active and veteran military personnel. The Imagination Players sang, they are a group of children who sing but their primary focus is on community service and leadership - they were really good. I, along with others, provided remarks at the event. Afterwards, the train departed for a trip to Mt. Cuba.
Photos from bill signings (solar bill, education bill, human trafficking bills, the legal fund to help mobile homeowners, State of DE Tax Check Box for the B Positive Foundation, and Share the Care Act,) and special events (Harvey Hanna 5k, selling poinsettias for the DE SPCA, Heritage Elementary School Autism Awareness Day, UDance raised over $2 million for childhood cancer, Memory Screening Event with Sen. Jack Walsh) that I attended throughout the year.
Delaware became the first state in the nation to end child marriage. Gov. Carney posing for a selfie with myself, Sen. Poore, Rep. Heffernan, Rep. Keeley, Sen. Sokola, and Unchained at Last. Pay for Success was signed into law. This is an economic development bill that Sen. Walsh, Bryan Tracy with White Dog Labs, Lori Palmer and I worked on. Mary Ann's List women's rally, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester in the back myself, candidate for State Rep. Stephanie Barry and candidate for State Rep. GG Gonzalez.
New walking path at Powell Ford Park, visiting Stanton Newport Little League on opening day and EasterSeals Delaware volleyball fundraiser - Democrats vs. Republicans.
Gold Star Dedication ceremony
Rick DeDonato, constituent in the 19th District, author of Pipsie Nature Detective reading his book to Richardson Park Elementary School students.
Bill signings: School Resource Officer bill, Absentee Voting bill, and Blight Property bills.
Photos from our First Treats with Santa held at Absalom Jones Community Center and Marshallton Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Visited William Penn High School students who are in the culinary program, Richey Elementary to learn more about their student teacher program with Wilmington University and attended Mote Elementary musical.
I spent the morning at Mote Elementary School, I served as Principal for a Day, many wonderful things happening there. Students and faculty were warm and welcoming - lots of smiles throughout the building. You could tell the kids love their school and I can see why! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
Lilly Ledbetter spoke at our women's package bill signing on June 30, 2016 which included two bills that I sponsored House Substitute for House Bill 1 & House Bill 317.
Stanton SPCA Pet Cemetery Clean-up
Sporting clays M&M in Pennsville, New Jersey.
House Bill 75 was a direct result from door knocking in the 19th District. A constituent that I was speaking to explained his issue to me and I worked with the Public Defenders Office and DOJ which resulted in House Bill 75.
Synopsis - The continued existence and dissemination of juvenile criminal histories hampers an individual’s ability to be a successful and productive member of society. Juvenile criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. This act modifies the discretionary expungement provisions to allow more individuals the ability to petition the Court for an expungement. These changes allow the Court to consider an expungement where the individual has demonstrated rehabilitation despite multiple youthful indiscretions. These provisions will enable a greater number of deserving youth the ability to move beyond their past and recognizes that most youth mature out of offending behavior.
Synopsis - The continued existence and dissemination of juvenile criminal histories hampers an individual’s ability to be a successful and productive member of society. Juvenile criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. This act modifies the discretionary expungement provisions to allow more individuals the ability to petition the Court for an expungement. These changes allow the Court to consider an expungement where the individual has demonstrated rehabilitation despite multiple youthful indiscretions. These provisions will enable a greater number of deserving youth the ability to move beyond their past and recognizes that most youth mature out of offending behavior.
I was principal for the day at Brandywine Springs, I read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a kindergarten class.
Rick DeDonato, 19th District resident and children's book author, did a reading and a book signing for his book, Pipsie Nature Detective - The Disappearing Caterpillar, for 2nd grade students at Marbrook Elementary School.
Learn more about the author or order his books here.
I attended DSEA Celebration of Leadership. I was honored to be named 2015 Delaware State Education Association Legislative Friend of Education. Education has been a big part of who I am for the last two decades, I am overwhelmed to be chosen for this honor.
Principal for the Day at Warner Elementary School.
On October 18, I attended Belvedere's Fire Prevention Health Fair at Absalom Jones Community Center. There was a great turn-out and I want to thank all of the volunteers who made the Fair a success!
Door knocking in the 19th District!
In the office, working on my first campaign for the 19th District Representative seat!