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HCR 170

House concurrent resolution congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven on winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year Award

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Canfield and 7 co-sponsors

Vermont legislature formally congratulates Fair Haven resident Robert Kilburn for winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year Award through ceremonial resolution.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 170

Legislative bill overview

House Concurrent Resolution 170 is a ceremonial measure congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven, Vermont, for winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year Award. The resolution passed through both chambers of the Vermont legislature on the consent calendar in January 2026.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions honoring individual achievements serve primarily symbolic functions—they recognize excellence in the community and create an official legislative record of the honor. While non-binding and procedurally lightweight, such resolutions reflect how state legislatures allocate time and demonstrate support for constituents' accomplishments.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Critics of consent calendar items argue that formal legislative proceedings should focus on substantive policy rather than ceremonial congratulations
  • Selective recognition: Questions about criteria for which achievements warrant legislative recognition versus others that don't receive official acknowledgment
  • Equity of honors: Whether racing achievements receive disproportionate legislative attention compared to other professional or athletic accomplishments in the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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