Rep. Elizabeth Burrows

Maddy summaryThis resolution, HCR 81, honors the life and public service of Brenda Churchill, a former Bakersfield Select Board member and advocate for transgender rights. It extends the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to local and state government, including her work on the Vermont Commission on Women.

Maddy summaryHCR 128 is a House concurrent resolution that designates May 6, 2025, as Homelessness Awareness Day in Vermont. This resolution formally recognizes the issue of homelessness within the state and directs a copy to be sent to the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont.

Maddy summaryHCR 118 is a House Concurrent Resolution that commends Team Trumie and Truman Compton for their advocacy, community engagement, and efforts to foster public awareness and acceptance of autism. The resolution specifically recognizes their work in raising funds, donating resources, and promoting understanding of autism within the community.

Maddy summaryHCR 122 is a House concurrent resolution that officially recognizes the week of May 6-12 as National Nurses Week in Vermont. This resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of nurses within the state.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, which took place on April 30, 1975. The resolution directs the General Assembly to acknowledge this anniversary and sends copies to the Vermont State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion Department of Vermont, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Vermont.

Maddy summaryH 513 proposes to transfer specific land parcels associated with the Southeast State Correctional Facility. It requires the land outside the facility's fence, excluding the existing solar energy facility, to be transferred to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. This transferred land would then be incorporated into the Windsor Grasslands Wildlife Management Area. Additionally, the bill mandates that a remote building located within the facility's fence be reserved for future use as a nature center.

Maddy summaryHCR 83 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the 2024 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. It formally recognizes the dedication and accomplishment of 55 named individuals and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to each honored Eagle Scout and the Green Mountain Council.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 8 (HR 8) is a resolution from the Vermont House of Representatives expressing strong objection to the arrest and detention of Mohsen Mahdawi by U.S. immigration authorities. It advocates that Mr. Mahdawi, a U.S. permanent resident, be afforded due process under the law and immediately released from detention. Copies of the resolution are directed to be sent to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director, and the Vermont Congressional Delegation.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 56 designates April 18, 2025, as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont. This resolution formally recognizes the U.S. submarine and its crew for their service and achievements.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 74) is a ceremonial measure congratulating four Vermont youth selected as 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Vermont Youth of the Year honorees: Jason (Brattleboro), Kali (Burlington), Megan (Vergennes), and Tyler (Rutland). It formally recognizes their achievements as the highest honor bestowed by the Boys & Girls Clubs movement. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to each honoree. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not affect laws, funding, or regulations.