This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring Alexander and Marilyn Mahar, a couple who made significant contributions to the Town of Bennington community. It recognizes their legacy through their long-standing funeral home business, Alexander's charitable golf tournaments that raised over $200,000 for local hospice care, and both spouses' volunteer work and community involvement. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to the Mahar family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution honoring Louise McCarren, a Charlotte Selectboard member and former state official who passed away in February 2024. It formally expresses the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her family and the Charlotte Town Clerk. The document acknowledges her career in law, public service, and business, as well as her personal achievements as an outdoorswoman and community volunteer. This type of resolution serves as an official record of recognition rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend, Vermont, on its 75th anniversary. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but instead formally recognizes the hospital's history and contributions to the community. The resolution notes the hospital's founding in 1949 and highlights its various expansions and awards over the decades. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this acknowledgment to the hospital.
This bill is a formal resolution from the Vermont General Assembly congratulating the drama students and theater department at Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans for qualifying to participate in the 2024 New England Theatre Festival. The resolution recognizes the school's production of an abridged version of Little Women, which was selected from Vermont's entries in the state drama festival for regional competition. The document lists the student performers, directors, and technical staff who contributed to the production and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school. This type of legislative action serves as an official acknowledgment of the students' achievement rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Mary Anderson on receiving the 2024-2025 Vermont Elementary School Principal of the Year award. It recognizes her two decades of service as principal at Cambridge Elementary School and highlights her career achievements in education. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to both Mary Anderson and Cambridge Elementary School. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge her professional accomplishments.
This bill is a ceremonial Senate concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Burlington Country Club. It acknowledges the club's history since 1924, its premier golf course designed by Donald J. Ross, and its ongoing contributions to recreation and community events in Chittenden County. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the club as an official commemoration.
This Senate concurrent resolution honors Dr. David Baasch of Wallingford for his contributions to dentistry and community service. The bill recognizes his professional leadership roles, including his service on the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners and his involvement with various dental organizations. It also acknowledges his humanitarian work, such as medical missions to Zimbabwe and his foundation supporting education in developing countries. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Dr. Baasch as a formal recognition of his achievements.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates three Vermont teachers who were selected as finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The resolution recognizes Kathy Gingras, Alyssa Castellini, and Jo Ann Harvey for their outstanding work in mathematics and science education. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to each honored teacher. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge the achievements of educators.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the drama students and theater department of U-32 High School in Vermont for earning a spot at the 2024 New England Theatre Festival. It recognizes their world premiere play Unspoken Word, which was selected after winning regional competitions and features a story about a student dealing with selective mutism, bullying, and family changes. The resolution highlights the collaborative effort involving student writers, performers, technical crew, and adult mentors who worked on the production. The General Assembly formally acknowledges this achievement through a resolution that will be sent to the school by the Secretary of State.
This joint resolution directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, May 3, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, May 7, 2024. It directly affects the state Senate and House of Representatives by establishing specific dates for their weekend break. The measure is procedural, as it sets a schedule for legislative sessions rather than changing laws or policies. This resolution was adopted by both chambers to provide a structured weekend recess for lawmakers.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Phyllis Gigante, a resident of Brattleboro who passed away in March 2024. It recognizes her extensive volunteer work supporting her neighbors in the Tri-Park Cooperative Housing community during the COVID-19 pandemic, including organizing grocery deliveries, medical transport, and food distribution. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Gigante's family and the Tri-Park community office as a formal expression of the General Assembly's condolences.
This legislative resolution recognizes Trey Lee, a wrestler from Fair Haven Union High School, for his athletic accomplishments over three years. It highlights his state championship wins, multiple tournament victories, and overall record of 133-22 in wrestling competitions. The document directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Lee as a formal acknowledgment of his achievements.
