Press Release– October 24, 2017
Delaware Senate Majority Caucus
For immediate release
Contact: Mat Marshall, (302) 577-8897 or(302) 236-7438
Dylan McDowell, (302) 577-5315 or (302) 744-4180
Delaware Senate Majority Caucus
For immediate release
Contact: Mat Marshall, (302) 577-8897 or(302) 236-7438
Dylan McDowell, (302) 577-5315 or (302) 744-4180
Relief truck departs Delaware for Houston
Sen. Stephanie Hansen, colleagues join Middletown bishop and interfaith coalition to bring relief to Harvey victims
MIDDLETOWN - Capping off a two-month campaign started by a Middletown clergyman, dozens gathered Sunday to send a tractor-trailer, packed floor-to-ceiling with relief supplies, to Houston.
The ceremony was the culmination of a donation drive spearheaded by Bishop Jeffery Broughton, Sr. of Living Grace Worship Cathedral. Operation Fill That Truck for Texas sought donations from basic toiletries to school supplies, and quickly grew into a statewide effort that drew in over 40 partners and more supplies than the truck could physically carry.
“Sunday was a great day in the Lord, with an overwhelming turnout supported by clergy, elected officials, law enforcement, volunteers, partners, sponsors, community and friends,” said Bishop Broughton. “It was a true testament of all people coming together for a major cause to get the job done. This mission initiative grew way beyond what we imagined because of the love we have for those in need.”
Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, who represents Broughton and his congregation in the state Senate, threw her full weight behind the effort and rallied her colleagues behind the cause—but she credits Broughton and his coalition with the heavy lifting.
“It’s been inspiring to watch Delaware rally around this cause,” said Sen. Hansen. “Bishop Broughton and his partners did incredible work bringing this campaign from an idea to a reality. And Delawareans across the state went above and beyond by donating more than 100,000 items to help those in Houston. That kind of generosity and empathy is what binds us as a society. I’m proud of Bishop Broughton, and I’m proud of my state and my community.”
In addition to Sen. Hansen, officials supporting the effort include Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long; Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride, D-Hawk’s Nest; and Senate Majority Whip Nicole Poore, D-New Castle.
“People are still hurting and in need,” said Lt. Governor Hall-Long, who was also in attendance on Sunday. “We knew we had to come together to help those in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. I am proud to join Bishop Broughton and so many community leaders to make this event a success and help those who need it most.”
Broughton’s other partners included an interfaith coalition, nonprofits, businesses, local and state police, and institutions as large as Delaware State University. Police vehicles and a motorcycle escort driven by brothers of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 313 flanked driver Brian Thomas of BTS Trucking as he drove to the state line.
“This is not the end of our mission efforts,” said Broughton. Organizers say that remaining relief supplies will go toward recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, which continues to face a humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
The ceremony was the culmination of a donation drive spearheaded by Bishop Jeffery Broughton, Sr. of Living Grace Worship Cathedral. Operation Fill That Truck for Texas sought donations from basic toiletries to school supplies, and quickly grew into a statewide effort that drew in over 40 partners and more supplies than the truck could physically carry.
“Sunday was a great day in the Lord, with an overwhelming turnout supported by clergy, elected officials, law enforcement, volunteers, partners, sponsors, community and friends,” said Bishop Broughton. “It was a true testament of all people coming together for a major cause to get the job done. This mission initiative grew way beyond what we imagined because of the love we have for those in need.”
Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, who represents Broughton and his congregation in the state Senate, threw her full weight behind the effort and rallied her colleagues behind the cause—but she credits Broughton and his coalition with the heavy lifting.
“It’s been inspiring to watch Delaware rally around this cause,” said Sen. Hansen. “Bishop Broughton and his partners did incredible work bringing this campaign from an idea to a reality. And Delawareans across the state went above and beyond by donating more than 100,000 items to help those in Houston. That kind of generosity and empathy is what binds us as a society. I’m proud of Bishop Broughton, and I’m proud of my state and my community.”
In addition to Sen. Hansen, officials supporting the effort include Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long; Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride, D-Hawk’s Nest; and Senate Majority Whip Nicole Poore, D-New Castle.
“People are still hurting and in need,” said Lt. Governor Hall-Long, who was also in attendance on Sunday. “We knew we had to come together to help those in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. I am proud to join Bishop Broughton and so many community leaders to make this event a success and help those who need it most.”
Broughton’s other partners included an interfaith coalition, nonprofits, businesses, local and state police, and institutions as large as Delaware State University. Police vehicles and a motorcycle escort driven by brothers of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 313 flanked driver Brian Thomas of BTS Trucking as he drove to the state line.
“This is not the end of our mission efforts,” said Broughton. Organizers say that remaining relief supplies will go toward recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, which continues to face a humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
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Scott Goss
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Dylan McDowell
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