Rep. Christopher Howland

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 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 formal recognition honoring Malik Hines, the director of operations at the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County, for receiving a national award. It acknowledges his selection as one of 30 young professionals under 30 years old recognized by the National Afterschool Association for leadership and dedication in youth programs. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the award to Hines and his organization, serving as an official congratulatory message from the Vermont General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates McNeil & Reedy, a men's clothing store in Rutland City, on its 70th anniversary of operation. The document recognizes the store's history, from its founding in 1956 to its current third-generation leadership under Casey McNeil, highlighting its evolution into a major suit and tuxedo rental provider in Vermont. The resolution formally acknowledges the business's longevity and contributions to the local retail community. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this recognition to the store.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont to honor the state's military history and Medal of Honor recipients. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs. The resolution commemorates Vermont's 64 Medal of Honor recipients, including the youngest recipient, Willie Johnston, and acknowledges the significance of March 25 as the date the first medals were issued in 1863. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or create new programs but serves to formally acknowledge the state's military heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill urges the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method, a communication teaching approach used for students with apraxia of speech or autism. The resolution does not change any laws or funding but asks the professional association to review its stance on this instructional method. It highlights that while the ASHA currently rejects RPM's scientific validity, many parents report positive outcomes for their children using this technique. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the ASHA to prompt this reconsideration.