Rep. Edye Graning

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses support for Abenaki communities in Vermont and encourages greater appreciation of Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year. The bill directly affects the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and the four state-recognized Abenaki tribes and bands by directing the House Clerk to send copies of the resolution to these entities. The resolution acknowledges past injustices, including state-sanctioned eugenics and sterilizations, and recognizes existing legislative efforts such as free hunting and fishing licenses for certified Native Americans and the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It serves as a formal statement of support rather than creating new policy requirements or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally congratulates individuals who achieved significant scouting milestones in 2022. It honors 35 young people who earned the Eagle Scout rank and one individual, Katherine Lewis, who received the Summit Award for Venturing. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this recognition to each person named in the resolution. This ceremonial document acknowledges their accomplishments but does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin on her historic 2022-2023 World Cup Alpine ski racing achievements, including becoming the winningest female Alpine racer of all time with 88 victories and setting a new all-time World Cup record with 87 event wins. The resolution recognizes her accomplishments, which include winning races in all six World Cup Alpine disciplines and accumulating 138 career podiums. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Shiffrin and U.S. Ski & Snowboard as a formal acknowledgment of her record-setting performance.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2023 as Donate Life Awareness Month in Vermont to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation. It directly affects Vermont residents by encouraging them to register as organ donors through the Department of Motor Vehicles. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to relevant health and motor vehicle officials and Donate Life Vermont to coordinate awareness activities. The bill highlights the national need for organ donors, noting that many people wait for transplants while others die daily, and celebrates Vermont's high rate of donor registration.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont House resolution reaffirms the state's friendship with Taiwan and expresses support for strengthening bilateral relations between both the United States and Taiwan, as well as Vermont and Taiwan. The bill highlights existing trade relationships, noting that Taiwan is Vermont's second-largest export destination and the U.S.'s eighth-largest trading partner. It specifically calls for a memorandum of understanding between Vermont and Taiwan to increase educational exchanges and cooperation. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send copies to relevant state and federal officials, including President Biden and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution formally congratulates organizations in Vermont that won the Spirit of the ADA Award in 2020, 2021, and 2022 for their efforts in creating inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities. The resolution recognizes these winners for implementing accessibility in hiring, providing job accommodations, ensuring accessible physical structures, and developing employment strategies that include hiring individuals with disabilities. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each award-winning organization as a gesture of appreciation for their contributions to equal economic opportunities. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of past achievements by these businesses and organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning teams of the 2023 15th Jr Iron Chef VT competition, a culinary event for middle and high school students in Vermont. The resolution acknowledges the competition's return after a pandemic-related pause and recognizes the three award categories: Crowd Pleaser, Lively Local, and Mise en Place. It specifically names the six winning teams that received awards in both morning and afternoon rounds across middle and high school divisions. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each winning team and to Vermont Afterschool, which oversees the event.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates April 18, 2023, as USS VERMONT Day in Vermont to honor the submarine and its crew. The bill formally recognizes the vessel, which was commissioned in 2020 and is the third U.S. Navy ship named after Vermont, and celebrates the service of its officers and enlisted personnel. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the USS VERMONT and its support group. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to acknowledge military service.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution officially recognizes March 31, 2023, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Vermont. It expresses the state's support for the rights of all transgender Vermonters and opposes any legislation that would restrict those rights regardless of age. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal statement of support from the General Assembly. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to three LGBTQ+ organizations in Vermont.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution designates April 5, 2023, as Start by Believing Day in Vermont to raise awareness about supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence. The measure does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic recognition of the challenges survivors face when seeking help. By acknowledging this day, the General Assembly aims to encourage friends, family, and community members to respond with support rather than doubt when someone discloses violence. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, which provides services to survivors in the state.