Monday, July 16
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial Service for Master Corporal William F. Matt
This event is closed to the press
WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the visitation and Mass of Christian Burial Service for Master Corporal William F. Matt, in Lewes.
WHEN: Monday, July 16, 2018
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church
152 Tulip Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
2018 National Lacrosse Classic
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will give remarks at the 2018 National Lacrosse Classic opening ceremony at DE Turf Sports Complex. Now in its 11th year, the National Lacrosse Classic brings together the top youth and high school lacrosse players and coaches from across the country who have qualified to represent their state and have showcased their talent through numerous regional competitions.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Joel Franklin, Director, LEGACY Global Sports
Liz Keller, Director, Delaware Tourism Office
Chris Giaccomucci, Director, DE Turf Sports Complex
Local Elected Officials
DE Turf Sports Complex Board Members
WHEN: Monday, July 16, 2018
6:45 p.m.
WHERE: DE Turf Sports Complex
4000 Bay Road
Frederica, DE 19946
Tuesday, July 17
Governor Carney, Commissioner Phelps to Release Final Report of DOC Special Assistant
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney and Delaware Department of Correction Commissioner Perry Phelps will release the final report of the DOC Special Assistant. Governor Carney, Commissioner Phelps and Special Assistant Claire DeMatteis will be available for questions following the report’s release. This report will detail progress in the Department of Correction’s efforts to implement recommendations made by the Independent Review into the events of February 1 and 2, 2017 at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
Following the press conference, a tour of the culinary arts and horticulture facilities will be available for reporters who RSVP by noon on Monday, July 16 to Jayme Gravell at Jayme.Gravell@delaware.gov
WHO: Governor John Carney
Perry Phelps, Commissioner, Delaware Department of Correction
Claire DeMatteis, Delaware Department of Correction, Special Assistant
WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 2018
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, Motor Pool Building
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
RSVP: Media planning to attend must RSVP by noon on Monday, July 16 to Jayme Gravell at Jayme.Gravell@delaware.gov We will follow-up with members of the media who RSVP with information about directions and parking. Media should plan on using the Service Entrance Road.
Governor Carney to Present Heritage Award to Harvey B. Rubenstein Esq.
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will honor Harvey B. Rubenstein Esq. with the Governor’s Heritage Award in a ceremony set to take place Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Established in 2003 by the Office of the Secretary of State, the Governor’s Heritage Award is presented to individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to the recognition, preservation, and celebration of Delaware’s heritage. Mr. Rubenstein has served as a member of the Delaware Heritage Commission for over 40 years, has authored numerous books about Delaware History, served as the president of both the Delaware State Bar Association and the Delaware Bar Foundation, and is an experienced Historian with an in-depth understanding and social and cultural history of Delaware.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Jeffrey Bullock, Delaware Department of State
Harvey B. Rubenstein Esq., Recipient of the 2017 Governor’s Heritage Award
Stephen M. Marz, State Archivist, State of Delaware
Dick Carter, Chair, Delaware Heritage Commission
WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 2018
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Delaware Public Archives
121 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, North
Dover, DE 19901
Bill Signing – Senate Bill 192
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 192. This Act creates a special license plate to honor Delaware women’s military service and commemorate the unveiling of the Delaware Women’s Military Service Monument.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Major General Carol A. Timmons, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard
Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware Department of Transportation
Senator Bruce Ennis
Representative Earl Jaques
Senator Stephanie Hansen
Representative Lyndon Yearick
Members of the General Assembly
Larence Kirby, Executive Director, Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs
Scott Vien, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles, Delaware Department of Transportation
Scott Clapper, Chief of Vehicle Services, Division of Motor Vehicles, Delaware Department of Transportation
WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 2018
3:45 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Tatnall Building
150 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South
Dover, DE 19901
Wednesday, July 18
Visit to the Peter Spencer Family Life Foundation Freedom School
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will visit and read to students at the Peter Spencer Family Life Foundation Freedom School in Wilmington. The Freedom School, which follows the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School model, aims to provide literacy-rich summer programs in Delaware communities.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Freedom School participants
WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Mother African Union Church
812 N. Franklin Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
Thursday, July 19 – Sunday, July 22
NGA Summer Meeting
WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the NGA Summer Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
WHO: Governor John Carney
National Governors Association
WHEN: Thursday, July 19-Sunday, July 22, 2018
WHERE: Santa Fe, NM 87501