HCR 302 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution congratulating former Shaftsbury Selectboard Chair Arthur Whitman and his wife Kathy Whitman as the recipients of the 2026 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award

This bill formally congratulates Arthur and Kathy Whitman for receiving the 2026 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award. It recognizes their long-term contributions to the community, including their work as business owners, volunteers for local events, and past service on the town Selectboard. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the couple as an official acknowledgment of their civic 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 14, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026

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MINOR

This is a formatting-only change between two versions of the same House concurrent resolution congratulating Arthur and Kathy Whitman as recipients of the 2026 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award. The 'As Adopted' version was reformatted into the official House document template with a standardized header, title block, and layout. No substantive policy content was altered.

TECHNICAL

The resolution was reformatted from an internal draft layout (with page headers, line numbers, and VT LEG tracking codes) into the official House concurrent resolution format with a 'State of Vermont' header, Montpelier location line, and standardized title block.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

May 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted in concurrence

lower

May 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

May 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors