Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont House Bill HCR107

Introduced
4/17/25  
Engrossed
4/18/25  

Caption

House concurrent resolution congratulating the Rice Memorial High School Green Knights boys’ ice hockey team on winning a second consecutive Division I championship

Summary

H.C.R.107 is a ceremonial House concurrent resolution congratulating the Rice Memorial High School Green Knights boys’ ice hockey team for winning the 2025 Division I championship, their second consecutive state title. The resolution highlights the team’s undefeated 23–0 season, its dominant 136–17 scoring margin, and the championship game victory over South Burlington at the University of Vermont’s Gutterson Fieldhouse. The resolution also names the players, head coach Justin Martin, assistant coaches, and team managers, and it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Rice Memorial High School. As a concurrent resolution honoring a school sports team, it does not amend or create state law, change any statutory duties, or affect public programs or funding; its effect is purely commemorative and official recognition by the General Assembly.

Impact

H.C.R.107 has no substantive legal impact on Vermont statutes, regulations, or state agency authority. Its only formal action is to express legislative congratulations and to authorize transmission of the resolution to Rice Memorial High School, serving as an official state commendation for the team’s athletic achievement.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is highly laudatory, emphasizing the team’s undefeated season, championship performance, and coaching staff, and there is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided votes in the available record. The absence of committee transcripts or recorded votes suggests it was treated as a routine honorary measure.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the resolution is ceremonial and nonbinding, it does not appear to have raised policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or legal objections. The only substantive content is the recognition of Rice Memorial High School’s boys’ ice hockey team and the formal acknowledgment of their championship season.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT H6374

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EAST GREENWICH/TOLL GATE CO-OP BOYS ICE HOCKEY TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024-2025 DIVISION II ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

VT H8378

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

VT S3174

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

VT K01131

Congratulating the Rye High School Boys Varsity Hockey Team upon the occasion of winning the school s first New York State Division II Championship

VT K00374

Congratulating the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship on March 30, 2025

VT HR624

Congratulating the Kimball High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

VT K00841

Congratulating the Rye High School Boys Varsity Football Team for winning the school's first New York State Class A Championship

VT HR1317

Congratulating the boys' basketball team of Rapoport Academy Public School in Waco on winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division 1 state championship.

VT HR888

Congratulating the Salado High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

VT K00703

Congratulating the Arlington High School Boys Bowling Team and Coach Stefanie Rice upon the occasion of winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Division I Boys Bowling Championship

Similar Bills

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