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HCR 286

House concurrent resolution congratulating Wassick Tire Service of Bennington on its 80th anniversary

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

Public acknowledgment of Wassick Tire Service’s 80 years in Bennington, honoring its long-running family business and community impact.

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
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Bill Summary · HCR 286

Overview

  • Bill: H.C.R. 286 (House Concurrent Resolution)
  • Session: Vermont 2025-2026
  • Purpose: Congratulate Wassick Tire Service of Bennington on its 80th anniversary
  • Introduced by: Representatives Greer, Morrissey, Cooper, Corcoran, Durfee, Nigro; Senators Bongartz, Plunkett
  • Latest action: On Consent Calendar (May 7, 2026)

1) Main purpose and intent

  • Public acknowledgment and celebration of Wassick Tire Service’s 80 years of operation in Bennington, Vermont.
  • Recognizes the company as a long-standing family business with a history tied to the community and local service.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution documents historical milestones and notable aspects of the business, including:
    • Founding by Steve Wassick Sr. after WWII and relocation to Bennington in 1946.
    • Generational leadership transition in the early 1980s to Steve Jr. and Donnie, with Donnie later purchasing Steve Jr.’s share.
    • Involvement of Donnie’s son DJ in the business during summer months.
    • Community recognition and goodwill, including a 2014 tribute plaque from the Vermont Veterans’ Home and ongoing Readers’ Choice Awards from the Bennington Banner.
    • Company branding statements: “Where the People Know Tires Best” and “The Best Tire Dealer in the Shires.”
  • No regulatory changes, funding allocations, or policy shifts; the bill is a ceremonial recognition.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • Wassick Tire Service, Bennington: receives formal state acknowledgment.
  • The Vermont General Assembly and Secretary of State: required to transmit a copy of the resolution to Wassick Tire Service.
  • The broader community: gains a formal record of appreciation for a prominent local business and its eight decades of service.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Type: Concurrent resolution (requires passage by both House and Senate).
  • Status: On Consent Calendar as of May 7, 2026, indicating routine, non-controversial approval.
  • No fiscal impact or implementation steps; purely ceremonial.

Context and significance

  • H.C.R. 286 serves to honor longstanding local entrepreneurship and family leadership within Vermont’s small-business ecosystem.
  • The resolution highlights community ties, historical continuity, and regional pride, aligning with broad legislative objectives of recognizing civic contributions.

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

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