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HCR 253

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Arsenault and 169 co-sponsors

Vermont officially congratulates and recognizes the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts for their achievement.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 253

Summary of H.C.R. 253 (2025-2026) — Vermont

What the bill is

  • Type: House concurrent resolution
  • Purpose: Congratulate and recognize the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts
  • Status: Adopted in concurrence (April 17, 2026)

Main purpose and intent

  • To publicly acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of Vermonters who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2025.
  • Emphasizes that Eagle Scout is a prestigious national achievement, with only an estimated 4-6% of youth in Scouting attaining the rank.
  • Commits the Vermont General Assembly to extend congratulations and provide official recognition to each Eagle Scout listed.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal congratulatory resolution directed to the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts.
  • The bill enumerates and recognizes a long list of Eagle Scouts (names provided in the resolution).
  • Directive for the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to each honored Eagle Scout.
  • Non-legislative in substance: the resolution serves as ceremonial recognition rather than creating new programs, funding, or policy mandates.

Who is affected

  • Eagle Scouts named in the resolution (members of the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts), their families, and the broader Vermont Scouting community.
  • Administrative impact on the Secretary of State’s office (distribution of copies of the resolution).

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduction and sponsorship: Multiple representatives and senators co-sponsored, including a cross-section of lawmakers.
  • Last recorded action: Adoption in concurrence on 4/17/2026 under Joint Rule 16b, with Senate and House simultaneously concurring.
  • No fiscal impact or programmatic changes are specified; it is an official ceremonial acknowledgment.

Additional context

  • The resolution highlights the character traits associated with Eagle Scouts (service, perseverance) and positions the achievement within the broader values of the Scouting movement.
  • The action is a formal, symbolic gesture intended to honor youth achievement and recognize community involvement.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language extract of the list of Eagle Scouts named or format a one-page briefing for public distribution.

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

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