Sen. Scott Beck

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2023 St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers Division I boys' indoor track and field team for winning the state championship. It recognizes the team's specific achievements, including first-place finishes in the 55-meter hurdles, 4x200 and 4x400 relays, and long jump, which contributed to a 147-122.5 victory over Essex High School. The resolution lists the names of the team members and coaches and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to St. Johnsbury Academy. This measure has no impact on laws or policy and serves only as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishment.

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 bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2022 St. Johnsbury Academy boys' cross-country team on winning their second consecutive Division I state championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's achievement of placing seven athletes in the top 20 at the state meet and names the eight student athletes and two coaches who contributed to the victory. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to St. Johnsbury Academy as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program established in 1933 to provide jobs for unemployed young men on conservation projects. The resolution honors the memory of the three million men who participated in the CCC and specifically acknowledges the program's significant impact on Vermont's natural resources, including the establishment of more than 30 camps in the state. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of the program's historical importance and legacy of forest management, park development, and trail construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 200th anniversary of Concord Academy's founding in 1823. It highlights the school's historical significance as the nation's first normal school, which trained educators and produced influential teaching materials. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Vermont Historical Society and the Concord Historical Society to preserve this acknowledgment. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the institution's educational legacy.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution honors former President James Earl Carter as a tireless international humanitarian and public servant. The bill recognizes his post-presidential work, including conflict mediation, election monitoring, disease eradication efforts, and advocacy for affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity. It acknowledges his receipt of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and his decision to enter hospice care. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to former President Carter.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Cynthia Gaboriault for her service as Concord Town Clerk in Vermont. It recognizes her 11 years of municipal work, including her election to the role in 2016 and her management of town operations, elections, and records through the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to both Gaboriault and the Town of Concord. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or legal requirements beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Wanda Grant, the long-serving Town Clerk-Treasurer of Kirby, Vermont. It recognizes her 41+ years of dedicated service to the town, including her role in overseeing elections, maintaining municipal records, and mentoring other officials. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to Ms. Grant and the Town of Kirby. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, and it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes March 2023 as Social Work Month in Vermont to honor the contributions of social workers to improving human well-being and addressing social issues. The resolution highlights the profession's role in various settings including schools, hospitals, and government agencies, as well as its work supporting diverse communities and addressing challenges like the opioid crisis. It marks the 60th anniversary of Social Work Month and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the National Association of Social Workers Vermont Chapter.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Marshall Webb, a nonprofit cofounder and environmental advocate who passed away in 2022. It recognizes his contributions to Shelburne Farms, a Vermont center for sustainability education, and acknowledges his personal connection to the organization and the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Webb's family and Shelburne Farms as a formal expression of appreciation. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge Webb's legacy and impact on the community.