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Governor Carney’s Week: March 31 – April 6, 2018


Saturday, March 31

Public Safety March Madness Basketball Tournament

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend and toss the first jump ball for the Public Safety March Madness Basketball Tournament in Wilmington.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Law Enforcement personnel
Military Personnel

WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2018
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Police Athletic League of Wilmington
3707 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

 

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Victory Celebration

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Mayor Michael Purzycki and Philadelphia Eagles Running Back and Wilmington native, Wendell Smallwood for a celebration event in recognition of the Eagles recent Super Bowl victory.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Mayor Michael Purzycki, City of Wilmington
Wendell Smallwood, Philadelphia Eagles player
Frank LeMaster, Former Philadelphia Eagles player
Community members

WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2018
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Kingswood Community Center
2300 Bowers Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Thursday, April 5

PRESS CONFERENCE: Governor, First Lady to Launch New Initiative focused on Delaware’s Children

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will announce a new initiative to promote a culture of commitment to Delaware’s children. The Governor and First Lady will be joined by representatives from Casey Family Programs and members of the Governor’s Cabinet to support the First Lady’s work with youth across the state.

WHO: Governor John Carney
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Representatives from Casey Family Programs
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
James Collins, Chief Information Officer, Delaware Department of Technology and Information
Cerron Cade, Secretary, Delaware Department of Labor
Robert Coupe, Secretary, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Josette Manning, Secretary, Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families
Perry Phelps, Commissioner, Delaware Department of Correction
Anas Ben Addi, Director, Delaware State Housing Authority
Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health
Education and Child Advocates

WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 2018
10:45 a.m.

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

 

Thursday, April 5

Proclamation Signing – Child Abuse Prevention Month

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Josette Manning, Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
Members of the General Assembly
Karen DesRasmo, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Delaware
Patty Dailey-Lewis, Executive Director, Beau Biden Foundation
Child Advocates
Representatives from the New Castle County Police Department

WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 2018
2:00 p.m.

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

 

Friday, April 6

Habitat for Humanity Build Day

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney and members of his Cabinet and staff will volunteer on a build site for New Castle County Habitat for Humanity.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Anas Ben Addi, Director, Delaware State Housing Authority
Members of the Cabinet
Office of the Governor staff

WHEN: Friday, April 6, 2018
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: 925 Church Street, Wilmington

 

Grand Re-Opening of the Memory Care Unit at the Delaware Veterans Home

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Grand Re-Opening of the newly renovated ‘Gold Wing’ of the Veterans Home in Milford, a specialized memory care unit within the facility.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Jeffrey Bullock, Department of State
Major General Carol A. Timmons, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard
Members of the General Assembly

WHEN: Friday, April 6, 2018
2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Delaware Veterans Home
100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard
Milford, DE 19963

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