HCR 291 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution congratulating Williams College Professor of Music W. Anthony Sheppard on his designation as a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow

This legislative resolution formally congratulates W. Anthony Sheppard, a music professor at Williams College and resident of Pownal, Vermont, on being selected as a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow. The bill recognizes his appointment to the prestigious fellowship program, which honors individuals making significant contributions to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Professor Sheppard to acknowledge the state's support for his academic achievements.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026

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This is a formatting-only change between two versions of HCR 291, a Vermont House concurrent resolution congratulating Williams College Professor W. Anthony Sheppard on his 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship. The substantive text of the resolution is identical in both versions; only the header layout, line wrapping, and footer were adjusted to reflect the official legislative document format.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from a bill-tracking format (R-349, Page 1 of 1, 2026) to an official legislative format (State of Vermont, House of Representatives, Montpelier, Vermont, Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 291).

Footer line 'VT LEG #389708 v.1' was removed.

Line wrapping and spacing were adjusted throughout the body text to fit the new page layout, with no changes to the actual wording of the resolution.

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

May 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

May 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors