SCR 5 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Senate concurrent resolution honoring Castleton Town Mechanic Robert B. Ward for his outstanding 24-year municipal public service career

This Senate concurrent resolution honors Castleton Town Mechanic Robert B. Ward for his 24-year career in municipal public service. The bill formally recognizes his contributions, which included maintaining municipal vehicles, performing repairs for town departments, and designing structures to support youth programs. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Ward as a gesture of appreciation. This type of resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of an individual's service.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2023

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2023

House Passage

May 2023

Governor

Introduced May 5, 2023 Last action May 8, 2023

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As Adopted → As Adopted By the Senate (Official) · 3 edits

MINOR

This is a formatting-only change converting SCR 5 from a working draft layout to the official Senate Chamber format. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Castleton Town Mechanic Robert B. Ward for his 24-year municipal public service career is unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from internal reference 'R-145' and year '2023' to the official 'State of Vermont / Senate Chamber' template with Montpelier, Vermont location line.

Resolution number format changed from '(S.C.R.5)' to 'S.C.R. 5.' as part of standardizing the official document layout.

Internal tracking number changed from VT LEG #370840 v.1 to VT LEG #370101 v.1, reflecting reassignment in the legislative management system.

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

May 8, 2023

Upper · Passed

As adopted by Senate and House

upper

May 8, 2023

Upper · Passed

House message: House adopted in concurrence

upper

May 5, 2023

Lower · Passed

Adopted in concurrence pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

May 5, 2023

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

May 5, 2023

Upper · Passed

Adopted per Joint Rule 16b

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors