House concurrent resolution congratulating Mount Mansfield Union High School Cougar Bea Molson on winning her second girls’ individual State tennis championship

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jana Brown and 7 co-sponsors

Vermont honors Bea Molson for winning a second state girls’ tennis title, defeating her opponent 6–4, 6–3 in 2025 after a standout senior season.

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

Purpose and intent

H.C.R. 274 is a formal resolution congratulating Bea Molson, a member of the Mount Mansfield Union High School Cougars girls tennis team, on winning her second state individual girls’ tennis championship.

The resolution highlights Molson’s athletic progression from her first state title as a ninth grader in 2022 to her successful senior-year result in 2025, noting improvement and consistency across tournaments.

Key provisions and changes

The resolution states the General Assembly’s commendation of Bea Molson for achieving a second state title in girls’ individual state tennis.

It recounts Molson’s earlier achievements (notably the 2022 championship) and her performance in 2023 and 2024 as praiseworthy but not the state champion.

It documents that during her senior year, Molson “won all her regular season matches and the top playoff seed,” culminating in a state tournament victory.

The resolution records the final match outcome: Molson defeated the third-seeded opponent with a score of 6–4, 6–3 to clinch the state crown.

The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Bea Molson.

Who/what is affected

Primary subject: Bea Molson, Mount Mansfield Union High School Cougar (VT).

Acknowledgment by the Vermont General Assembly, and the dissemination of the resolution to Molson.

While ceremonial in nature, it acknowledges the school’s athletic program and recognition of a student-athlete’s achievement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Last recorded action on 2026-04-30 as “On Consent Calendar” (consent, typically a non-controversial, routine matter approved without debate).

Sponsorship: Multiple sponsors in both the House and Senate, including Rep. Edye Graning, Rep. Jana Brown, Rep. Theresa Wood, Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sen. Virginia Lyons, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale; co-sponsors include Kesha Ram Hinsdale and others.

Effect: As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law or fiscal obligations; it serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s recognition and congratulations.

Notable details

Specific final match score: 6–4, 6–3 in the state championship game.

Emphasizes Molson’s trajectory from a young champion in 2022 to securing a second title as a senior in 2025.

The resolution directs the Secretary of State to deliver a copy to Molson.

This bill is ceremonial and serves to publicly recognize and celebrate a high school athlete’s state championship achievement. It does not alter statutes, funding, or policy but contributes to statewide acknowledgment of Vermont student-athletes and school athletic programs.

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