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HCR 172

House concurrent resolution in memory of the admired Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator Jon Gailmor

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Arsenault and 144 co-sponsors

Vermont legislature formally honors deceased folk singer and town moderator Jon Gailmor with a concurrent memorial resolution.

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
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Bill Summary · HCR 172

Legislative bill overview

HCR 172 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Vermont legislature to honor Jon Gailmor, a Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator, upon his passing. The resolution serves as an official legislative memorial recognizing his contributions to his community and the broader Vermont folk music tradition.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions of remembrance are formal public acknowledgments that document significant community members in the legislative record and allow elected officials to collectively recognize contributions to their state. While symbolic rather than substantive, such memorials affirm cultural heritage and community values at the institutional level.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time spent on memorial resolutions could be viewed as inefficient use of session resources, though these typically pass via consent calendar with minimal debate
  • No specific details are provided about Gailmor's particular achievements or impact, making it difficult to assess the broader significance of the memorial
  • The bill's ceremonial nature means it has no direct policy consequences, funding implications, or enforceable provisions

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

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