House concurrent resolution honoring Boy Scout Troop 1 in Barre on becoming the official descendant of America’s first Boy Scout troop
This Vermont legislative resolution honors Boy Scout Troop 1 in Barre as the official descendant of America's first Boy Scout troop. The bill recognizes the troop's historical lineage dating back to 1909 and acknowledges existing recognition through a U.S. Postal Service honor and a local monument. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the troop, serving as a formal state acknowledgment of their heritage. The measure does not change laws or create new programs but instead provides ceremonial recognition of the troop's historical significance.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2023
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2023
Last action Apr 26, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Apr 21, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Apr 21, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Apr 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JW
Jonathan Williams
DDemocratic
P
PA
Peter Anthony
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Galfetti
RRepublican
Co
Topper McFaun
RRepublican
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