Rep. Mary Morrissey

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates Kevin J. Goodhue on nearly 50 years of service with the Bennington Rural Fire Department. The resolution recognizes his career progression from entry-level firefighter to chief and his ongoing role as an active second lieutenant. It highlights specific achievements including establishing a junior firefighter program in 2003 and improving radio communications in 2004. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Goodhue as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to public service.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Woodford SnoBusters snowmobile club on its 40th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the club's contributions to Vermont's statewide snowmobile trail network through volunteer trail maintenance and safety programs. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the club as official acknowledgment. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors the memory of former Vermont Representative Timothy Yeatman Hayward, who passed away in March 2024. The resolution extends condolences to Hayward's family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them. It acknowledges Hayward's background as a U.S. Marine, his career in banking and public service, and his long involvement in Vermont politics and community leadership. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of respect from the General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 18, 2024, as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont to honor the submarine that was commissioned on that date in 2020. The resolution recognizes the vessel as the third U.S. naval ship named after Vermont and acknowledges the crew's service with Hawaii as their home port. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the submarine and its support group. This is a commemorative measure with no regulatory or funding implications.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning school teams of the 2024 Jr Iron Chef VT competition. It recognizes the middle and high school teams that competed in a statewide culinary event organized by Vermont Afterschool, which challenges students to create nutritious, locally-sourced dishes. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each winning team and to the organizing group. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the achievements of the participating schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont to highlight the challenges faced by children of military personnel, including those in the Vermont National Guard. The resolution acknowledges the unique pressures these children face due to parental deployments, frequent relocations, and lack of community stability. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services, aligning with national efforts like Military Kids Connect and Purple Up! For Military Kids Day. This measure is ceremonial and does not create new funding or policy requirements.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution honors Michael Gonneville, a physical education instructor at Northfield Elementary School in Vermont, for his 46 years of teaching and for creating the school's Walking Wednesdays program. The resolution recognizes Gonneville's role in establishing a walking-to-school initiative that has continued for 17 years, connecting students, families, and community members in a mile-long walk from Norwich University to the school. It also acknowledges the program's special tradition where students recite the Pledge of Allegiance with veterans at The Veterans' Place Inc. during their weekly walk. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to Gonneville, the school principal, and the supervisory union superintendent.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Grace Christian Lions Division IV championship boys' basketball team from Bennington, Vermont. The resolution recognizes the team's unique achievement of winning the state title despite being in the program's second season, having members from different nations, and facing language barriers during play. It lists the eleven team members, coaching staff, and team managers who contributed to the victory. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Grace Christian School to officially record the General Assembly's recognition of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 5, 2024, as Civilian Conservation Corps Day in Vermont to honor the historical significance of the CCC program. The resolution recognizes the CCC's role during the Great Depression in providing employment, education, and public works projects that benefited the nation and Vermont specifically. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the National Civilian Conservation Day Coordinator. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution commemorates Vermont's April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical event visible across much of the state. It officially recognizes the historic nature of the eclipse, noting that the last total solar eclipse visible in Vermont occurred nearly a century ago in 1932. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the Vermont Space Grant Consortium and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, which are partners in educating the public about the event. This ceremonial measure serves to acknowledge the significance of the eclipse for Vermont residents and visitors rather than to change any laws or policies.