HCR 17 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution honoring the Green Mountain Hometown Heroes Banner Program and its recognized members of the U.S. Armed Forces

HCR 17 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Green Mountain Hometown Heroes Banner Program, which displayed banners along Route 7 in Bennington recognizing military veterans from conflicts dating back to the Civil War. The resolution specifically acknowledges the program's organizers (Green Mountain Hometown Heroes Corporation, Bennington American Legion, and VFW) and partners (Bennington Town, Green Mountain Power) for creating a public tribute to veterans and their families. It has no policy impact or new requirements; it simply expresses legislative support for this commemorative effort.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 31, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
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Jan 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
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