Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont House Bill HCR005

Introduced
1/17/25  
Introduced
1/16/25  
Engrossed
1/17/25  

Caption

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Richford Junior-Senior High School Rockets Division IV championship softball team

Summary

This is a ceremonial House concurrent resolution congratulating the Richford Junior-Senior High School Rockets softball team for winning the 2024 Division IV championship. The resolution recounts the team’s path to victory, including an early scoring surge, a strong lead through the middle innings, and a final 11–7 win over West Rutland in Castleton. It also names the players and recognizes head coach Dennis Blaney and assistant coaches Randi Chagnon and Kiley Deuso for their roles in the team’s success. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its only operative effect is to express the General Assembly’s congratulations and direct the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Richford Junior-Senior High School. As a concurrent resolution, it is honorary in nature and has no regulatory, fiscal, or legal impact on affected parties beyond formal legislative recognition.

Impact

H.C.R. 5 has no substantive impact on Vermont statutes, state agency authority, or private rights. It is a nonbinding congratulatory resolution that serves only to recognize a high school athletic achievement and to transmit the legislature’s commendation to the school.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution reflects bipartisan and bicameral appreciation for the team’s championship performance, with no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or vote-related dissent in the provided materials.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available context. Because the measure is purely ceremonial, it does not raise policy disputes, budget concerns, or legal objections; the only focus is recognition of the athletes, coaches, and school community for winning the state title.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT HR1528

Congratulating the Ganado High School softball team on winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division 1 state championship.

VT HR1537

Congratulating the Calallen High School softball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

VT H4953

Latta High School Softball team wins state championship

VT SR13

Congratulating the Midway High School softball team on winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division I state softball championship.

VT H3680

Pee Dee Academy softball champs

VT HR1055

Congratulating the Marcus High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.

VT J02040

Congratulating the Bloomfield High School Varsity Softball Team upon the occasion of winning the 2025 Class C NYSPHSAA Softball Championship

VT HR253

Commends the Holy Savior Menard High School softball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV Select state championship

VT HR197

Congratulating the Columbus High School football team on winning the 2024 UIL Class 3A Division 1 state championship.

VT HJR1232

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Eagleville High School softball team upon winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class A State Championship.

Similar Bills

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