HCR 160 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution congratulating Shirley Young Cooper on her centennial birthday

This is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 160) honoring Shirley Young Cooper of Springfield, Vermont, on her 100th birthday (November 4, 2025). The resolution formally congratulates her for her life as a Springfield resident, her community service as a poll worker and Red Cross volunteer, and her family legacy. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Shirley Cooper, her daughter, and her grandchildren. As a non-binding expression of goodwill with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 9, 2026

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MINOR

The bill content is unchanged between the introduced and adopted versions. The only differences are formatting and layout: the header was restructured from a traditional legislative format to a numbered resolution format (R-196), a 2026 year designation was added, and a VT LEG reference number was appended at the bottom.

TECHNICAL

Header reformatted from 'State of Vermont / House of Representatives' style to a numbered resolution layout with 'No. R-196', page number, and 2026 year designation

Removed 'Montpelier, Vermont' location line and the formal 'Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 160' title block

Added VT LEG #387175 v.1 reference number at the bottom of the document

Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Jan 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Jan 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors