Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont House Bill HCR248

Introduced
4/9/26  
Engrossed
4/10/26  

Caption

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High School Wildcats Division III championship boys’ basketball team

Summary

HCR248 is a ceremonial House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High School Wildcats boys’ basketball team for winning the Division III state championship. The resolution recounts the team’s successful season, including its return to the championship game after several recent near-misses, and highlights the Wildcats’ 66–49 victory over Randolph in the title game. It also names the players, head coach, assistant coaches, and team managers recognized for the accomplishment. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, nor does it direct any changes to state policy or agency action beyond the standard legislative courtesy of sending a copy to Hazen Union High School. Its effect is purely commemorative and honorary, serving as an official expression of congratulations from the General Assembly to the school and its basketball program.

Impact

HCR248 has no substantive legal impact on Vermont statutes, regulations, or state programs. It is a nonbinding concurrent resolution that functions as a formal commendation, with the only administrative action being a directive for the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to Hazen Union High School. The affected parties are the school, the championship team, coaches, managers, and the local community recognized for the athletic achievement.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is written in a congratulatory tone, emphasizing the team’s perseverance, competitive success, and the excitement of the championship win. Because there is no recorded committee discussion or vote history showing opposition, controversy, or amendment, the available context suggests broad, uncontentious support.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution is honorary rather than policy-driven, so it does not raise fiscal, legal, or ideological disputes. The only identifiable focus is recognition of the Hazen Union High School Wildcats and the individuals associated with the team’s championship season.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT HR648

Congratulating the Duncanville High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 1 state championship.

VT HR624

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

VT HR629

Congratulating the Summit High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.

VT AJR65

Congratulating the Milwaukee Academy of Science Boys Basketball Team on their 2025 Division III State Basketball Championship.

VT HR894

Congratulating the boys' basketball team of West Brook High School in Beaumont on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship.

VT HR601

Congratulating the Plano East High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

VT AJR45

Congratulating the Wauwatosa West Boys Basketball Team on their 2025 Division II State Basketball Championship.

VT SJR43

Congratulating the Wauwatosa West Boys Basketball Team on their 2025 Division II State Basketball Championship.

VT SR4

Congratulating the Wisconsin Lutheran Boys Basketball team on their 2025 Division 1 State Basketball Championship.

VT SJR52

Congratulating the Wisconsin Lutheran Boys Basketball team on their 2025 Division 1 State Basketball Championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.