Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont House Bill HCR287

Introduced
5/7/26  
Engrossed
5/8/26  

Caption

House concurrent resolution congratulating Ella Palisano on setting a new Vermont girls’ indoor track and field high jump record and extending best wishes for her college athletic career at the Ohio State University

Summary

HCR287 is a House concurrent resolution that recognizes and congratulates Ella Palisano of Mt. Anthony Union High School for setting a new Vermont girls’ indoor track and field high jump record. The resolution notes her previous record of five feet, seven inches and her new mark of five feet, nine inches, achieved at the 2026 Vermont indoor track and field championship. It also highlights her athletic development, her Gatorade Player of the Year recognition, and the role of her coaches and the Vermont track and field community in her success. The resolution further extends best wishes to Palisano as she begins her college athletic career at Ohio State University. It is a ceremonial measure only: it does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, and it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Palisano. Its effect is limited to formal legislative recognition and public commendation.

Impact

HCR287 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Vermont law because it is a congratulatory concurrent resolution rather than substantive legislation. It does not alter any statutes, agency duties, or rights of any person or institution; instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation and recognition by the General Assembly. The only operative action is the transmission of the resolution to Ella Palisano.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The text itself is laudatory, emphasizing athletic achievement, dedication, coaching support, and a successful transition to collegiate competition. No votes, committee transcripts, or recorded objections are provided, and nothing in the available context suggests controversy or opposition.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is honorary and nonbinding, it does not appear to raise policy disagreements, legal concerns, or competing stakeholder interests. The resolution is focused entirely on recognizing an individual student-athlete’s accomplishment and wishing her well at Ohio State.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT HCR297

House concurrent resolution honoring Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer and extending future best wishes

VT SR56

A resolution congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

VT HR58

Congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

VT HCR303

House concurrent resolution extending best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to the indomitable Representative Anne de la Blanchetai Donahue of Northfield

VT HCR299

House concurrent resolution in memory of Elana Grace Korey and recognizing August 2, 2026, as 802 Day in Vermont

VT HCR301

House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont

VT SR329

A resolution congratulating Louisiana State University on their victory in the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.

VT HCR296

House concurrent resolution congratulating Inspirational Bible Book & Gifts of Bennington, Vermont’s last remaining Christian bookstore, on its 50th anniversary

VT HR222

Commends the West Feliciana High School girls' track and field team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Class 4A Outdoor Track and Field state championship

VT HR1100

Congratulating the Randolph High School girls' track team on winning the 3A championship at the 2025 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

Similar Bills

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