Saturday, April 28
Delaware National Guard All-Ranks Military Ball
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware National Guard All-Ranks Military Ball in Dover.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Major General Carol A. Timmons, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard
Members of the Delaware National Guard
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018
4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Dover Downs
1131 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Sussex County Democratic Committee Annual Spring Dinner
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Annual Sussex County Democratic Committee Spring Dinner in Georgetown.
WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester
Speaker of the House Peter C. Schwartzkopf
Erik Raser-Schramm, Chairman, Delaware Democratic Party
Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018
6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cheer Community Center
20520 Sand Hill Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
Monday, April 30
Meeting with the Mayor of Wilmington and Federal Delegation
This event is closed to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with Mayor Mike Purzycki and the federal delegation in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Federal Delegation
Mayor Mike Purzycki, City of Wilmington
WHEN: Monday, April 30, 2018
8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Louis L. Redding City/County Building
800 N. French Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Governor Carney to Sign Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Ashley Biden, Representative David Bentz and others at the Biden Institute on the campus of the University of Delaware as he signs into law the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The Beau Biden Act, passed unanimously by the General Assembly, will help restrict access to firearms for those who mental health professionals believe present a danger to themselves or others. The Act mirrors legislation championed by former Attorney General Beau Biden in 2013.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Vice President Joe Biden
Dr. Jill Biden
Ashley Biden, Executive Director, Delaware Center for Justice
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Patricia Dailey Lewis, Executive Director, Beau Biden Foundation
Representative David Bentz
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
WHEN: Monday, April 30, 2018
1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Biden Institute, University of Delaware
44 Kent Way
Newark, DE 19716
Addressing Members of the Blackbird Democrat Club
This event is closed to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will address members of the Blackbird Democrat Club in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Blackbird Democrat Club
WHEN: Monday, April 30, 2018
7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Blackbird Community Center
120 Blackbird Forest Road
Townsend, DE 19734
Tuesday, May 1
Governor’s 2018 Agricultural and Urban Conservation and Stewardship Awards Ceremony
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Governor’s 2018 Agricultural and Urban Conservation and Stewardship Awards Ceremony in Dover. This event recognizes one business and one agricultural producer from each county as exceptional environmental stewards who have incorporated conservation practices into their work that protect and enhance soil, water and air quality. Governor Carney will also present a proclamation, recognizing the Week of April 29, 2018 through May 6, 2018 as Stewardship week in Delaware.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Shawn Garvin, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Delaware Association of Conservation Districts
Conservationists
Delaware business owners
Delaware farm owners
WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village
866 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Leadership Lunch
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a leadership lunch with the leadership of the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Senate Leadership
Delaware House of Representatives Leadership
WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Wednesday, May 2
2018 Annual Delaware State Police Wreath-Laying Ceremony
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the 2018 Annual Delaware State Police Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Trooper’s Memorial in Dover.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Attorney General Matt Denn
Secretary Robert Coupe, Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Superintendent, Delaware State Police
Lieutenant Thomas J. Brackin, President, Delaware State Trooper’s Association
Mrs. Eleanor Allione, President, C.O.P.S
Delaware State Police
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
Community members
WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Delaware State Police Headquarters, Troopers’ Memorial
1441 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Delaware Fraternal Order of Police Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Delaware Fraternal Order of Police Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service in Dover. The memorial service will honor the fallen men and women of law enforcement within the state of Delaware.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Attorney General Matt Denn
Secretary Robert Coupe, Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Senate President Pro Tempore David B. McBride
Speaker of the House Peter C. Schwartzkopf
Representative Debra Heffernan
Senator Ernesto Lopez
Mayor Robin Christiansen, City of Dover
Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Superintendent, Delaware State Police
Fred Calhoun, President, Delaware Fraternal Order of Police
Lieutenant Thomas J. Brackin, President, Delaware State Trooper’s Association
Mrs. Eleanor Allione, President, C.O.P.S
Members of the Delaware Fraternal Order of Police
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
Community members
WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Legislative Mall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, May 3
58th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, elected officials, religious leaders and community members for the 58th Annual Delaware Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Dover.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Major General Carol A. Timmons, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard
Louise Cummings, Chair, Women’s Workforce Council, Guest Speaker
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
Community leaders
Community members
WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2018
7:00 a.m.
WHERE: Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
Meeting with Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce 2018 Excellence in Business Award Nominees
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce 2018 Excellence in Business Award Nominees.
WHO: Governor John Carney
2018 Delaware Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Award Nominees
WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2018
1:45 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Friday, May 4
State Arbor Day Ceremony
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Department of Agriculture Secretary Michael T. Scuse, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin, State Forester Michael Valenti, Members of the Delaware Forest Service, Delaware students and others for the State Arbor Day ceremony in Dover. This event serves to highlight the numerous natural benefits of trees and the importance of planting them. During this ceremony, Governor Carney will recognize the youth winners of the Delaware Forest Service’s 2018 Arbor Day School Poster Contest, along with the Tree City USA recipients, and Tree Friendly award winners.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Michael T. Scuse, Department of Agriculture
Secretary Shawn Garvin, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Mike Valenti, Delaware State Forester
Representatives from the Delaware Forest Service
Delaware students
WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2018
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: St. Jones Reserve
818 Kitts Hummock Road
Dover, DE 19901
QDMA Delaware Chapter Annual Dinner
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the QDMA Delaware Chapter’s Annual Dinner in Frankford.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Michael T. Scuse, Department of Agriculture
Secretary Shawn Garvin, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Representative Dave Wilson
Members of the General Assembly
Members of QDMA, Delaware State Chapter
WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2018
5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Great Cypress Swamp
24558 Cypress Road
Frankford, DE 19945