House concurrent resolution congratulating Ronald Loomis on his receipt of the 2025 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award
H.C.R.153 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating Ronald Loomis of Shaftsbury on receiving the 2025 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award. The resolution recites his long record of community service, including decades of ownership of Loomis Auto Exchange, donations of vehicles for fire department training, creation of a safe off-road trail for police youth safety training, support for Shaftsbury Elementary School, mentoring and fostering youth, hosting community and organizational events, and helping with local fundraising efforts.
The resolution also highlights broader acts of neighborly assistance, such as snow plowing during storms, helping elderly and critically ill residents, and supporting young people starting out on their own. It is a ceremonial measure that formally recognizes his contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send him a copy of the resolution.
This resolution does not amend or create any state law, alter regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative commendation entered by the General Assembly and the transmission of the resolution to Ronald Loomis. The practical impact is symbolic recognition of an individual citizen and public acknowledgment of community service in Shaftsbury and Bennington County.
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone. The bill text portrays Ronald Loomis as a model community member whose volunteerism, mentorship, and practical assistance have benefited local public safety, schools, youth, and charitable activities. Because the measure is a congratulatory resolution and there are no recorded votes or committee objections, the available context suggests broad, noncontroversial support.
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution is honorary rather than substantive, and the context includes no committee debate, no recorded opposition, and no voting history indicating disagreement. Any discussion would likely center only on the breadth of Loomis’s community contributions, not on policy differences or legal consequences.