Debra was prime sponsor of the Employment First Act, which promotes employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Governor Jack Markell signed the bill in July 2012 in front of an enthusiastic audience.

Debra cutting the ribbon to open the new Food Lion, which is helping to revitalize the neglected shopping area at Merchant's Square.

Debra speaking at the Can Do Playground on the day Governor Jack Markell signed her People First bill into law.

Thanks to a bill introduced by Debra, Delaware law now classifies home invasion as a felony and imposes stiffer penalties on perpetrators. Pictured during a discussion of the law are (from left) Sen. Harris McDowell, Rep. Dennis E. Williams, Debra and Attorney General Beau Biden.

Debra currently serves on House Education Committee. Before being elected to the General Assembly, she was president of the Brandywine School District Board of Education.

Debra was selected by Parenting magazine as Delaware's Outstanding Mom Advocate for Education and was Delaware's representative to the inaugural Mom Congress in Washington, D.C.

Debra is co-chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and was a key member of the team that cleaned up the Wilmington riverfront.

Debra speaks regularly with residents of the 6th district and is always available for gatherings such as this lunch at Sellers Senior Center.

Fr. John Gayton, pastor of Holy Rosary, at the unveiling of a historical marker, sponsored by Debra, for the Grubb-Worth Mansion in Claymont.