HCR 179 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution congratulating the Essex High School Hornets girls’ volleyball team on winning the school’s fifth consecutive divisional championship

HCR 179 is a formal expression of congratulations from Vermont's legislature to the Essex High School Hornets girls' volleyball team for winning their fifth consecutive divisional championship in 2025. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's undefeated season (17-0), their 3-0 victory over BFA-St. Albans in the championship match, and their 86th consecutive win. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Essex High School. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or direct impact beyond public recognition.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026

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MINOR

This is a formatting-only change reflecting the transition of HCR 179 from its introduced form to its adopted (enrolled) form. The header was updated from the standard introduced-bill layout to the enrolled resolution format with the assigned number R-220 and the year 2026. All substantive content, including the congratulatory text, team member names, coach names, and resolutions, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from introduced-bill format (State of Vermont, House of Representatives, Montpelier, Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 179) to enrolled format (R-220, Page 1 of 1, 2026, No. R-220).

Added 'VT LEG #387218 v.1' tracking number at the bottom of the document.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

10 primary · 0 co-sponsors