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HCR 275

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Mt. Mansfield Union High School Cougars on winning a third consecutive Division II girls’ tennis championship

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

Congratulates Mt. Mansfield Union High School girls’ tennis team for winning the 2025 Division II state championship and completing a three-peat.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 275

Summary: H.C.R. 275 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose and Intent

  • This House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the Mt. Mansfield Union High School (MMU) Cougars girls’ tennis team for winning the 2025 Division II state championship.
  • It specifically notes that this victory marks the Cougars’ third consecutive Division II girls’ tennis championship.
  • The resolution acknowledges the team’s season as a continuation of a successful program, highlights the 2025 postseason performance, and honors the players and coaching staff.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Congratulatory Statement: The General Assembly conveys its congratulations to MMU’s girls’ tennis team, recognizing their achievement as state champions and their three-peat in Division II.
  • Recognition of Team and Staff:
    • Names the Cougars players who participated in the championship campaign (Ava Poehlmann, Bea Molson, Blake Loeffler, Estelle First, Juniper Galvani, Lila Bisset, Liliana Carrick, Maddie Clark, Molly Fitzpatrick, Nefeli Bitou, Nia Tsvetanska, Phoebe Farr, Piper Krull, Rafi Ayrapetian Floyd, Rosa Ricketson, Sara Butler).
    • Acknowledges Head Coach Maggie Fitzgerald and assistant coaches Michael Graning and Edye Graning for leadership and inspiration.
  • Direction to State Officials: The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mt. Mansfield Union High School.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Mt. Mansfield Union High School Cougars girls’ tennis program, including players and coaching staff.
  • Indirect Beneficiaries: The MMU school community, student-athletes in Vermont’s Division II tennis, and supporters/fans who celebrate statewide athletic achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Status: The resolution has been entered and, as of the latest action, was placed On Consent Calendar on April 30, 2026.
  • Sponsors:
    • Representatives: Edye Graning, Jana Brown, Thomas Stevens, Trevor Squirrell, Theresa Wood
    • Senators: Thomas Chittenden, Virginia Lyons, Kesha Ram Hinsdale
    • Co-sponsors also include additional lawmakers (e.g., Ginny Lyons, Tom Stevens, Trevor Squirrell, Kesha Ram Hinsdale)
  • Amending Actions: No substantive amendments described; it is a ceremonial resolution recognizing achievement.
  • Effect: Ceremonial acknowledgment by the Vermont General Assembly; no direct policy or funding changes are enacted.

Impact and Context

  • Public Recognition: The bill serves to publicly honor and celebrate a high school athletic achievement at the state level.
  • Community Value: Special acknowledgment can boost school pride, encourage continued athletic participation, and highlight Vermont’s support for girls’ sports.
  • Limitations: The resolution does not alter statutes, funding, or administrative rules; its effect is commemorative and informational.

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

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