HCR 42 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution honoring Oxbow Union High School CoPrincipal and Gather author Kenneth M. Cadow of Norwich

HCR 42 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kenneth M. Cadow, co-principal of Oxbow Union High School in Norwich and author of the young adult novel *Gather*. The resolution recognizes Cadow’s work in public education, his novel *Gather* (which won the 2024 Kirkus Prize and was selected for Vermont Reads 2024-2025), and its impact in inspiring statewide discussions on housing, food security, and youth empowerment. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the Vermont General Assembly’s appreciation. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to deliver a copy to Cadow and Oxbow Union High School.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 28, 2025

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No substantive changes were made to HCR 42, a House Concurrent Resolution honoring Oxbow Union High School Co-Principal and author Kenneth M. Cadow of Norwich. The only differences are formatting and layout: the page header/footer style was updated from a draft format (with 'R-58', 'Page 1 of 1', and a legislative tracking number) to an official House format (with 'State of Vermont', 'House of Representatives', 'Montpelier, Vermont', and 'Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 42'). All resolution text is identical.

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Header and footer formatting changed from a draft layout (R-58, Page 1 of 1, VT LEG #382077 v.1) to an official House format (State of Vermont, House of Representatives, Montpelier, Vermont, Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 42). No substantive policy or content changes.

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Feb 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Feb 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Feb 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors