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HCR 187

House concurrent resolution congratulating Village Garage Distillery of Bennington on winning a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Bonfire, its debut spirit, a smoked maple bourbon

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Seth Bongartz and 7 co-sponsors

The bill formally congratulates Village Garage Distillery for winning a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its debut spirit Bonfire.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 187

Bill Summary: HCR 187 (2025-2026, Vermont)

Purpose and Intent

  • HCR 187 is a House concurrent resolution recognizing and congratulating Village Garage Distillery of Bennington for winning a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • The award was for Bonfire, Village Garage’s debut spirit, described as a smoked maple bourbon.
  • The resolution acknowledges the achievement as a point of pride for Vermont’s craft beverage industry and the Bennington community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution formally congratulates Village Garage Distillery and its team for the medal achievement.
  • Highlight of Bonfire: It specifically identifies Bonfire as the distillery’s debut spirit and notes its unique characteristics (smoked maple bourbon), linking the honor to Vermont’s regional craft traditions.
  • Translation into state appreciation: The resolution serves as an official expression of the Vermont General Assembly’s congratulations and encouragement of local business success.

who/what is Affected

  • Village Garage Distillery: Receives official state recognition from Vermont’s bicameral legislature.
  • Bennington community and Vermont’s craft beverage sector: Benefits from the public acknowledgment and potential positive public interest in local products.
  • Lawmakers and sponsors: Co-sponsors from both chambers participate in the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history indicates ceremonial reading occurred on March 18, 2026.
  • The resolution progressed through:
    • February 5–6, 2026: On consent calendar and adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b.
    • February 6, 2026: Senate message adopted in concurrence, and adoption pursuant to Joint Rule 16b.
  • Final ceremonial or formal adoption steps completed in early 2026, with concurrent adoption between House and Senate.

Sponsors

  • Co-sponsors include: Will Greer, Seth Bongartz, Mary Morrissey, Jonathan Cooper, David Durfee, Michael Nigro, Rob Plunkett, and Timothy Corcoran.

Context and Potential Impact

  • While largely ceremonial, HCR 187 publicly celebrates Vermont’s local entrepreneurship and specialty beverage industry.
  • It may positively influence community pride and local tourism/interest in Village Garage Distillery and Bennington.
  • The resolution does not create new legal or regulatory requirements; it serves as an official commendation from the state legislature.

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

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