HCR 259 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution congratulating Terese Black on being named the 2026 Vermont Mother of the Year

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Terese Black on being named the 2026 Vermont Mother of the Year. It recognizes her extensive community service, including her work as a former teacher and director of a program helping formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. The text highlights her dedication to various volunteer roles and her faith as reasons for receiving this honor. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Ms. Black.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026

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No substantive changes were made between the two versions of HCR 259. The resolution congratulating Terese Black as the 2026 Vermont Mother of the Year is identical in content; only the document formatting was updated from a draft layout (with page numbers and internal tracking codes) to the official adopted format with a standard state header.

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Document formatting changed from a draft version with page headers, footers, and internal tracking number (VT LEG #389148 v.1) to the official adopted format with a 'State of Vermont / House of Representatives' header and 'Montpelier, Vermont / Concurrent House Resolution / H.C.R. 259' title block.

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

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Apr 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

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Apr 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

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Apr 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

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