Delaware General Assembly


CHAPTER 454

STATE OF DELAWARE

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

DOVER

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER SEVENTY-SIX

TO: HEADS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

RE: ABOLITION OF THE EFFECTIVE TRANSITION COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Effective Transition Commission was established by my Executive Order Number 59, issued on August 22, 1978, and charged with responsibility for assisting in "the harmonious and peaceful implementation of the plan for desegregation" of the schools of New Castle County, said desegregation having been ordered by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Effective Transition Commission responded to the need for leadership with strength and compassion; and

WHEREAS, the Court-ordered desegregation plan has been implemented in the absence of widespread disorder; and

WHEREAS, the Effective Transition Commission, having ably discharged its responsibilities, need exist no longer;

NOW, THEREFORE, I PIERRE S. du PONT, IV, by the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Delaware, do hereby declare and order as follows:

1. The Effective Transition Commission is hereby abolished.

2. On behalf of all Delawareans, the members of the Effective Transition Commission are commended for their outstanding community service.

3. Special commendation is bestowed upon Mr. Robert H. McBride, Chairman of the Effective Transition Commission, for his able and energetic leadership.

Approved this 8th day of November, 1979. (GREAT SEAL)

PIERRE S, du PONT Governor

Attest:

GLENN C. KENTON Secretary of State