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HCR 11

House concurrent resolution in memory of extraordinary Bennington K-9 Police Officer Gracie

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Seth Bongartz and 10 co-sponsors

Vermont legislature officially commemorates Gracie, a K-9 police officer from Bennington, for her service in law enforcement and public safety.

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Bill Summary · HCR 11

Legislative bill overview

House Concurrent Resolution 11 is a memorial resolution honoring Gracie, a K-9 police officer who served with the Bennington Police Department. The resolution commemorates Gracie's service and contributions to law enforcement in Vermont through official legislative recognition.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions carry no binding legal force, they serve an important civic function by formally acknowledging public service and allowing communities to collectively recognize contributions to public safety. This resolution demonstrates legislative respect for working animals and their handlers who perform dangerous duties protecting citizens.

Potential points of contention

  • Allocation of legislative time: Some may question whether legislative resources should be devoted to ceremonial resolutions versus substantive policy matters
  • Precedent concerns: Memorial resolutions for animals could potentially set expectations for similar recognitions that may strain legislative calendars
  • Scope of commemoration: Debates may arise about whether individual animal memorials are appropriate legislative activities versus administrative or community-level recognition

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

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