Rep. Wayne Laroche

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution formally congratulates the 2026 Richford High School Rockets girls' basketball team for winning the Division IV state championship. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school to acknowledge the team's victory.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts in Vermont. It recognizes the specific achievements of 43 individuals who earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America during that year. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the named scouts as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont to honor the children of military service members. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services. The measure serves as a formal recognition rather than implementing new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution formally congratulates the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Comets Division I girls’ championship ice hockey team for their undefeated season and championship victory. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school to acknowledge their achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Grant Montgomery, a junior student at Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans, on winning dual state championships in alpine skiing. The resolution highlights his achievements during the 2025-2026 season, specifically his victories in both the giant slalom and slalom events at the State championship held at Burke Mountain Resort. It also notes his recognition as the Athlete of the Week by the St. Albans Messenger and his subsequent selection for Vermont's Eastern High School Championship alpine team. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Montgomery as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a formal resolution from the Vermont General Assembly congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans boys' basketball team on winning their first Division I state championship. The document highlights the team's journey from a sixth-seed playoff entry to defeating the top-ranked Rice Memorial High School with a final score of 54-48. It specifically names the eleven players on the roster and acknowledges the head coach and assistant coaches for their leadership. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send a copy of this official recognition to the school.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning teams of the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary competition. It recognizes the achievements of middle school and high school students who competed using Vermont ingredients and highlights specific award winners for creativity, teamwork, and taste. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each winning team and Vermont Afterschool. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to honor the participants and promote the state's Farm to School initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Vermont-associated athletes who won medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. It specifically recognizes six Vermont residents or alumni who won seven U.S. medals, including Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Jessie Diggins, Mac Forehand, Ben Ogden, Paula Moltzan, and Mikaela Shiffrin. The resolution highlights their achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each honored athlete. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the accomplishments of Vermont athletes without changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of advocating for and providing support services to Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired. The resolution notes that VABVI was founded in 1926 after Helen Keller's advocacy and has worked in partnership with the state to improve lives for over a century. The only action required is for the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for its 50 years of community service. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead formally acknowledges the organization's work in preventing child abuse through family support programs and community partnerships. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont as official recognition. This type of bill is non-binding and serves primarily to express legislative appreciation rather than to implement specific regulatory changes.