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HCR 258

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hartford High School Hurricanes Division II championship girls’ basketball team

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Christie and 4 co-sponsors

The resolution formally congratulates Hartford High School Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Division II girls’ basketball championship and recognizes the team and coaches.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 258

Summary of HCR 258 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose and Intent

  • HCR 258 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the Hartford High School Hurricanes girls’ basketball team for winning the 2026 Division II state championship.
  • The resolution recognizes the team's achievement after a 14-year period without a divisional title and highlights the leadership of Head Coach Steve Landon and the coaching staff, as well as the player roster.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Statement of congratulation: The General Assembly extends its congratulations to the Hartford High School Hurricanes for capturing the 2026 Division II championship.
  • Acknowledgment of circumstances and performance:
    • Describes the championship game as a defensive-focused contest at Barre Auditorium.
    • Notes Hartford’s victory over Lamoille Union High School Lancers with a final score described through the narrative (37–20) and a 17–3 run in the third quarter that secured the win.
    • Highlights that Hartford had been seeded No. 2 while Lamoille was No. 1.
  • Team recognition: Names the team members (Lily Argyros, Ruby French, Lucy Crowley, Sylvia Johnson, Charlotte Jasmin, Natalie Clark, Hailey Vanasse, Mackenzie Bennett, Sadie Mullen, Riley Martin).
  • Coaching and staff acknowledgment: Names Head Coach Steve Landon, assistant coaches Branson Landon, Joey Gillam, Ava Thorburn, and Lacey TanCreti, plus staff member Ed Welch.
  • Formal action: Directs the Secretary of State to deliver a copy of the resolution to Hartford High School.
  • Legislative form: Acknowledges passage by both chambers; the action history shows adoption on consent, and concurrence between House and Senate.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Hartford High School Hurricanes girls’ basketball team, including players and coaching staff.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Hartford High School community and supporters, recognizing athletic achievement and school spirit.
  • Administrative action: The Secretary of State is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to Hartford High School.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor and Co-sponsors:
    • House: Rep. Esme Cole, Rep. Kevin Christie, Rep. Michael Hoyt
    • Senate: Sen. Rebecca White, Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Joseph Major
    • Co-sponsors include Rep. Becca White and Rep. Joe Major.
  • Last Recorded Action:
    • 4/16/2026: On Consent Calendar
    • 4/17/2026: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b; Senate message adopted in concurrence; overall adoption on consent.
  • Process: The resolution is a ceremonial commendation passing through standard concurrent resolution channels; no fiscal impact or statutory changes are involved.

Overall Impact

  • This resolution formalizes legislative congratulations and public recognition of Hartford High School’s Division II girls’ basketball championship for the 2025-2026 season.
  • It serves as a public record of achievement and fosters school pride without creating new policies, funding, or regulatory changes.

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

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