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House of Representatives recognizes Boys State delegates with concurrent resolution
Summary
The House of Representatives adopted House Concurrent Resolution 155 on June 17, 2026, recognizing the young men participating in Delaware's 2026 Boys State program; the resolution passed by voice vote. The House also approved a multi-resolution consent calendar and recessed until June 18.
The House of Representatives adopted House Concurrent Resolution 155 on June 17, 2026, recognizing the young men participating in the 2026 session of Delaware's Boys State. Representative Carter Lillard presented the resolution and asked for a voice vote; the clerk reported, "The ayes have it," and the resolution was recorded as passed.
The resolution, sponsored on the House side by Representative Minor Brown, Representative Harris, Representative Ocinski, Representative Dukes and Representative Spiegelman and supported by senators on behalf of their chamber, formally recognized the Boys State delegates and their participation in the program. Representative Lillard introduced the resolution by title and then spoke about his experience with Boys State, noting it offered an in-depth look at the lawmaking process and the opportunity to form "unique bonds" with fellow participants.
Duncan Wylie, the acting speaker who introduced himself to the chamber at the start of the session, spoke briefly as one of the Boys State delegates, identifying himself as "from Smyrna High School" and thanking the House and Boys State organizers for the opportunity to serve. Representative Bolden delivered the invocation and referenced Juneteenth, urging members to protect voting rights and recognizing the historical significance of the holiday.
Votes at a glance: House Concurrent Resolution 155 — adopted by voice vote after Representative Lillard requested the ayes and the clerk declared the motion carried. Consent Calendar No. 26 (SCR 200, SCR 206, SCR 207, SCR 209, SCR 210, SCR 211, SCR 212) — adopted by voice vote when Leader Lillard called for the consent calendar to be read by number only.
Beyond the ceremonial resolution, members used the floor to introduce visiting municipal officials and students, and Representative Wilson Anton raised a public-safety note about mail advertising fireworks that are illegal in the state and encouraged constituents to contact the fire marshal if illegal fireworks appear in their districts. Representative Spiegelman announced a "doggy day" therapy event for members the following day at 1 p.m. in Legislative Hall.
The House recessed on a motion by Representative Peter Lillard; the clerk announced the House would stand in recess until 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
