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Senator David B. McBride, President Pro Tempore


Legislative Information
District: 13 (Hawk's Nest, New Castle) 
Elected in: 1980 as State Senator;
previously served as State Representative, 1978-1980

Current Senate Committees: 
  • Executive, Chair
  • Rules & Ethics, Chair
  • Legislative Council, Chair
  • Veterans Affairs, Vice Chair
  • Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs
  • Labor
Notable Legislation
  • Universal Recycling Act, 2010
  • Transfer or Closure of Chemical or Hazardous Substance Establishments and To Establish a Contractor Cleanup and Certification Program for Hazardous Substance Cleanup Sites Act, 2008 
  • Increased Penalties for Environmental Violations Act, 2006
  • Delaware River and Bay Oversight Committee Act, 2005 
  • Delaware Cancer Consortium Act, 2003
  • Clean Indoor Air Act, 2001 
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Act, 2001 
  • Request State Officials Work with Delaware's Congressional Delegation and the Commission on Veterans' Affairs to Fund and Construct a State Veterans' Home in Delaware, 2001 
  • Chronic Environmental Violator Program, 2001 
  • Delaware Prescription Assistance Program, 2000
  • Incinerator Ban, 2000
  • Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program, 1995 
  • Victims' Rights Act, 1993 
  • POW-MIA Flag Display, 1991 
  • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 1991 
  • Telephone Services for Hearing or Speech Impaired Act, 1989
  • Donated Leave Act, 1986
  • Nurse Practice Act, 1983 
  • Living Will Act, 1982 
  • I-495 named Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, 1981 

Personal Information
Education: 
       Conrad High School, 1960
       Sheppard Air Force Base, 1961-1962
       University of Alabama, 1962-1963
       University of Maryland (Okinawa, Japan), 1963-1964 
       Sophia University (Tokyo, Japan), 1965-1968 
       University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 
                        1972
       University of Delaware, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, 
                        1975
Current Occupation: Professional Engineer #5036, Delaware Society of Professional Engineers (1976-present); and
Duffield Associates, Senior Consultant (2012-present) 
Past Occupations:
        Delaware Department of Transportation, Civil Engineer, 
                        1972-1998
        Tetra Tech, Consultant, 2003-2012 
Military Service:
        United States Air Force, 1961-1969 
                Honorably discharged at Rank of Staff Sergeant
                    Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX (1961) 
                    Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX (1961-1962)
                    Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL (1962-1963)
                    Kadena AFB,  Okinawa, Japan (1963-1964)
                    Fuchu Air Station, Tokyo, Japan (1964-1967)
                    U-Tapao AFB, Sattahip, Thailand (1967) 
                    Langley AFB, Newport News, VA (1968-1969) 
Affiliations: 
  • Professional Engineer, Delaware Society of Professional Engineers, 1976-present 
  • State Legislative Leaders Foundation, Board Member, 2012-present 
  • Delaware Bay & River Oversight Committee, 1993-present
  • Delaware Cancer Consortium, 2002-present
  • Council of State Governments, Environmental Committee, 1992-present 
  • Council of State Governments Eastern Region, Executive Committee, 2002-present 
  • Health Fund Advisory Committee, 1998-present 
  • Henry Toll Fellows Program Graduate, 2003
  • National Council of State Legislators, Reapportionment Task Force, 1980-2000
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Member, Past Post Commander, 
  • Diamond State Post #2863, 1979-present 
Legislative Contact Information
Senator David McBride
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Wilmington Office: (302) 577-8468
Dover Office: (302) 744-4167 
David.McBride@state.de.us
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Awards: 
  • ​American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Board Certified Environmental Engineer
  • Capitol Dome Award, American Cancer Society
  • Outstanding Professional, Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force
  • Certificate of Award, Vietnam Veterans of America
  • Commitment to Public Health Award, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
  • Community Health Award, Delaware Society for Respiratory Care
  • Community Service Award, Dunleith Civic Association
  • Community Service Award, Rosehill Community Coalition (NAACP)
  • Delaware Kick Butts Generation Award
  • Delaware State Bar Association Legislative Service Award
  • Delaware State Dental Society Legislator of the Year Award
  • Honorary Commander, 436th Airlift Wing United States Air Force
  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Minquadale Fire Company
  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Christiana Volunteer Fire Company
  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Five Points Fire Company
  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Holloway Terrace Volunteer Fire Company
  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company
  • Humane Society of the United States Humane Society State Legislators Award
  • Local Control Leadership Award, Americans for Nonsmokers Rights
  • Mary Campbell Center Public Service Appreciation Award
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2013 Legislative Champions Award
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2014 Legislative Champions Award
  • National Highway Institute Fellowship Award
  • Outstanding Community Service Award, Holloway Terrace Civic Association
  • Outstanding Service Award, Howard Westin Senior Center
  • Public Service Award, Nature Conservatory
  • State Council for Persons with Disabilities Award
  • University of Delaware, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Outstanding Alumni 2012
  • ASCE Delaware's Civil Engineer of the Year, 2016
  • Delaware Engineering Society Engineer of the Year, 2017
 Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus, 2020.
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      • David P. Sokola, President Pro Tempore
      • Jack Walsh
      • Stephanie L. Hansen
      • Bryan Townsend, Majority Leader
      • Nicole Poore
      • Spiros Mantzavinos
      • Bruce C. Ennis
      • Trey Paradee
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