Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont House Bill HCR242

Introduced
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/3/26  

Caption

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Mount Anthony Union High School Patriots on winning the Division I boys’ Nordic skiing championship

Summary

H.C.R.242 is a ceremonial House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Mount Anthony Union High School Patriots boys’ Nordic skiing team for winning the Division I state championship. The resolution recounts the team’s performance at the state meet, including victories in the classic race, classic relay, freestyle race, and freestyle relay, and notes that the team finished with the lowest point total in the division. It also recognizes the student-athletes and coaches who contributed to the championship season. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, nor does it affect the duties of any agency or private party. Its sole legal effect is to express the General Assembly’s official congratulations and direct the Secretary of State to send a copy to Mount Anthony Union High School. As a concurrent resolution, it is commemorative in nature and has no regulatory or fiscal impact on state statutes or programs. The general sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and celebratory. The language of the resolution is entirely laudatory, emphasizing the team’s dominance, teamwork, and the significance of the championship achievement. There is no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or vote history indicating disagreement. There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the measure is a congratulatory resolution rather than substantive legislation, it appears to have been noncontroversial and intended to honor student-athletes, coaches, and the school community for a state title in high school Nordic skiing.

Impact

This resolution has no substantive impact on Vermont statutes, regulations, or public programs. It is a ceremonial expression of legislative recognition that directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy to Mount Anthony Union High School, but it does not alter legal rights, obligations, or appropriations.

Sentiment

The sentiment is uniformly positive and congratulatory. The resolution celebrates a state championship, highlights the team’s sweep of the Division I races, and recognizes both athletes and coaches, with no evidence of dissent or debate in the available record.

Contention

No points of contention are evident. The bill is a nonbinding honorary resolution, and the available context shows no committee discussion, no recorded votes, and no opposition. Its purpose is purely ceremonial recognition of a high school sports achievement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT HR360

Honoring the Ontario High School boys 200-yard freestyle relay team on winning the 2026 Division II State Championship.

VT HR139

Commends the Pope John Paul II High School boys' swim team on winning the 2024 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV Boys state championship and the girls' swim team on winning the 2024 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV Girls state championship

VT K01058

Congratulating Alden Guay upon the occasion of winning the NYSPHSAA Nordic Skiing State Championship on February 23, 2026

VT J01653

Congratulating Alden Guay upon the occasion of winning the NYSPHSAA Nordic Skiing State Championship on February 23, 2026

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 SR160

Honoring the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team on winning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

VT HR888

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

VT HR82

Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team; commend on winning 2026 MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship.

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 J01689

Congratulating Cora Hinsdill upon the occasion of capturing the 2026 NYSPHSAA Girls Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship

Similar Bills

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