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Governor Carney’s Week: April 13, 2019 – April 19, 2019


Saturday, April 13

Greater Lewes Foundation Event

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will provide remarks at an event for the Greater Lewes Foundation.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Greater Lewes Foundation

WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2019
1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lewes Public Library
111 Adams Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958

 

Monday, April 15

Campaign Launch to Reduce Distracted Driving

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the launch of a new campaign designed to reduce distracted driving.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware State Police
Members of the AAA Mid-Atlantic and the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education

WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2019
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Middletown High School
120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709

 

Mt. Pleasant High School vs. Ferris School Lacrosse Game

This event is open to the press

Media planning to attend, please RSVP to Joseph Smack (Joseph.Smack@delaware.gov)

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a lacrosse game between Mt. Pleasant High School and Ferris School.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Mt. Pleasant High School students
Ferris School students

WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2019
4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ferris School for Boys
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805

 

BioGENEius Awards Ceremony

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the BioGENEius awards ceremony at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. John Koh, Director, Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Student Finalists
Educators
Families

WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2019
5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Delaware Biotechnology Institute
15 Innovation Way
Newark, DE 19711

 

Tuesday, April 16

Swearing-In Ceremony

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the swearing-in ceremony for Judy Smith as a Justice of the Peace Judge.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Jeffrey Bullock, Secretary, Delaware Department of State
The Honorable Alan Davis, Chief Magistrate
The Honorable Christopher Portante, Justice of the Peace Court

WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Kent County Courthouse
414 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

 

Delaware Cancer Consortium Retreat

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will provide remarks at the Delaware Cancer Consortium retreat.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long
Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Division of Public Health
Kathleen Connolly, Chair, Delaware Cancer Consortium
Delaware Cancer Consortium Members

WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
11:15 a.m.

WHERE: Dover Downs Conference Center
1131 N. Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901

 

Leadership Lunch

This event is closed to the press.

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, April 16, 2019
12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Delaware Department of Education Equity Summit

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware Department of Education’s inaugural Equity Summit. The event aims to engage Delaware stakeholders to work together to close the opportunity gap for children, schools and communities.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Dr. Tony Allen, Provost, Delaware State University
Students
Educators
Partners
Community Members

WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Delaware State University
Student Center
1200 N Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901

 

Delmarva Poultry Industry’s Annual Booster Banquet

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend Delmarva Poultry Industry’s Annual Booster Banquet.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
Senator Tom Carper
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Michael Scuse, Secretary, Delaware Department of Agriculture
Kenny Bounds, Deputy Secretary, Delaware Department of Agriculture
Ed Kee, Former Secretary, Delaware Department of Agriculture
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris
State Senator Gerald Hocker
State Senator Dave Lawson
State Senator Brian Pettyjohn
State Senator Dave Wilson
State Representative Tim Dukes
Phil Plylar, CEO, Mountaire Farms
Jim Perdue, Perdue Farms
Randy Day, Perdue Farms
Denise Lovelady, USDA Rural Development
Sean McKeon, USDA Farm Service Agency
Kasey Taylor, USDA NRCS
Kate Rohrer, Office of Senator Coons
Mike Vincent, Sussex County Council

WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
6:15 p.m.

WHERE: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
500 Glen Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804

 

Wednesday, April 17

Proclamation Signing – Sexual Assault Awareness Month

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Members of the Delaware State Police
Advocates

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Carvel State Office Building
12th Floor
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Wednesday, April 17

Proclamation Signing – Severe Weather Awareness Week

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation recognizing Severe Weather Awareness Week.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware Department of Emergency Management
Members of the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
1:15 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Proclamation Signing – World Wish Day

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation recognizing World Wish Day.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Kevin Hensley
State Representative Shannon Morris
Make A Wish Foundation Members

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Meeting with Jobs for Delaware Graduates

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with members of Jobs for Delaware Graduates.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of Jobs for Delaware Graduates

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Ribbon Cutting – DE.CO

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the ribbon cutting for DE.CO, a food hall in Wilmington.

WHO: Governor John Carney
DE.CO Businesses
Community Members

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
4:00 p.m.

WHERE: The DuPont Building
1007 N Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19899

 

Thursday, April 18

Smyrna-Clayton Rotary Club Meeting

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will attend a meeting of the Smyrna-Clayton Rotary Club.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Smyrna-Clayton Rotary Club Members

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:30 a.m.

WHERE: Bridgeway Family Restaurant
15 E. Glenwood Avenue
Smyrna, DE 19977

 

Photo with Smyrna High School Wrestling Team

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will host the Smyrna High School wrestling team for a photo.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative William Carson
Smyrna High School Wrestling Team Members and Coaches

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2019
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Small Business of the Year Awardees

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will present a tribute to Delaware Small Business of the Year awardees.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Small Business of the Year Awardees

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2019
1:15 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Proclamation Signing – Delaware Farm Bureau 75th Anniversary

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will sign a proclamation for the Delaware Farm Bureau’s 75th anniversary.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of Delaware State Farm Bureau

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2019
3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

*We will send updates to the schedule as more information becomes available.

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