This House concurrent resolution honors the memory of Norman Paul Bartlett, a longtime leader in Vermont education who passed away in March 2024. The measure expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to them. It recognizes Bartlett's half-century career with the Vermont Education Association, where he negotiated over 500 school contracts and served in various leadership roles. The resolution also acknowledges his personal contributions to community organizations and his life as a family man and avid skier. This is a commemorative document rather than a policy change.
This legislative resolution officially recognizes May 6-12, 2024, as National Nurses Week in Vermont and designates May 9, 2024, as ANA-Vermont Hill Day at the State House. The measure honors the nursing profession by acknowledging nurses' contributions to healthcare, particularly during the pandemic, and invites the public to express gratitude to nurses on that date. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to ANA-Vermont, the organization overseeing the commemoration. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the nursing profession's importance.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes the importance of public awareness about tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder affecting approximately 600,000 Americans. The resolution highlights that the condition can result from long-term use of certain antipsychotic medications and is more common in older adults, those with substance use disorders, and postmenopausal individuals. It notes that symptoms can significantly impact daily activities like eating, writing, and sleeping, and acknowledges the FDA-approved medication Ingrezza as a treatment option. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to a federal policy analyst in Washington, DC, but does not create new laws or funding.
This bill formally recognizes June 2024 as National Scoliosis Awareness Month in Vermont. It directly affects individuals with scoliosis, their families, healthcare providers, and related organizations in the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Scoliosis Research Society and the Vermont Orthopaedic Society. This is a ceremonial measure that raises awareness about scoliosis, a condition involving sideways curvature of the spine that may require monitoring, bracing, or surgery depending on severity.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Shaftsbury First Assistant Fire Chief Michael Taylor on receiving the 2024 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award. The resolution recognizes Taylor's 24 years of service with the Shaftsbury Fire Department, highlighting his leadership roles, extrication team responsibilities, and contributions to the community. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Taylor and the fire department, serving as official state acknowledgment of his achievements rather than establishing new policies or regulations.
This legislative resolution congratulates JK Adams Company of Dorset on its 80th anniversary and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the company. The document acknowledges the company's history, including its founding in 1944, its family-owned status, its manufacturing facilities, and its environmental certifications. It serves as a formal recognition of the business's contributions to the local community and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
This bill is a formal resolution honoring Mary Moulton, the Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services and former Commissioner of Vermont's Department of Mental Health, for her leadership in the state's mental health system. The resolution recognizes her career achievements, including her work implementing mental health system reforms and coordinating disaster response efforts after Tropical Storm Irene. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Moulton as an official acknowledgment of her service. This document serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new policy or funding.
This bill honors Barbara Reilly for over 40 years of dedicated service at the Vermont Veterans' Home. It recognizes her work in the kitchen, housekeeping, and activities programs, where she built close relationships with veterans and their families. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to Ms. Reilly. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or budgetary impact.
This legislative resolution honors Michele Burgess for her 47-plus years of dedicated service at the Vermont Veterans' Home. The document recognizes her career progression from institutional orderly to activities department supervisor, highlighting her contributions to resident programs and veteran liaison work. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Burgess as a formal acknowledgment of her retirement. This is a commemorative measure that does not create new laws or change existing policies.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, recognizing their service as the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution acknowledges their historical significance, including their combat missions in North Africa and Europe, their role in escorting heavy bombers, and the sacrifices made by the pilots and crew members. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Friends of Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Tuskegee, Alabama. This document serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than a law that changes policy or requires funding.
This bill honors Michelle Carter of Barre City on the 30th anniversary of her service as a Vermont Legal Aid Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The resolution recognizes her three decades of work protecting the rights and welfare of residents in long-term care facilities and those in the Choices for Care program. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to both Michelle Carter and Vermont Legal Aid. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions to the field.
This bill formally recognizes May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont. It aims to raise public awareness about mental health challenges and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to NAMI Vermont and the state Commissioner of Mental Health. This is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or require funding, but rather serves to highlight the importance of mental health support during the designated month.
