HB120

An Act To Name The Hill On The West Bank Of Mill Creek Located On New Castle Parcel Number 0803100018 As “general Washington’s Hill Of Deception”.

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The bill names a specific hill in Delaware as "General Washington’s Hill of Deception" to honor a significant event during the Revolutionary War.

The bill names the hill on the west bank of Mill Creek in Delaware as "General Washington’s Hill of Deception." This name commemorates a strategic maneuver by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War, where he used deception to mislead British forces, allowing his army to reposition advantageously. The bill also mandates that maps depicting this location should label it as "General Washington’s Hill of Deception." This recognition aims to honor a pivotal event in Delaware’s history and enhance public understanding of the Revolutionary War.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Executive

May 7, 2025

3:00 PM

Administration

History

Aug 21, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits