House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Tennis Month in Vermont

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daisy Berbeco and 20 co-sponsors

Vermont proclaims May 2026 as National Tennis Month to promote health, access, and local tennis programs, with no new funding or regulatory changes.

Ceremonial Reading

1) Purpose and Intent

The bill is a House Concurrent Resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Tennis Month in Vermont.

It acknowledges the history and leadership of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as the national governing body for tennis in the U.S. and highlights its role in promoting health, education, and accessibility through tennis.

The resolution expresses support for expanding access to tennis for Vermonters of all ages and abilities and for promoting local programs, facilities, and opportunities during National Tennis Month.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

Formal declaration: May 2026 is proclaimed as National Tennis Month in Vermont.

Public acknowledgment: The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy of the resolution to USTA New England.

Background statements: The resolution includes summarized background information about:

The founding and mission of the USTA (formerly the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, founded May 21, 1881).
USTA’s role as the largest tennis organization globally, with more than 550,000 members.
USTA’s efforts to promote health benefits and provide adaptive tennis grants to increase accessibility.
May as designated National Tennis Month to encourage local programs, court access, and participation.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

State recognition: Vermont’s government and residents would receive formal recognition of National Tennis Month.

Local and regional tennis stakeholders: Parks, recreation departments, tennis clubs, facilities, retailers, and manufacturers could leverage the designation to promote programs and activities.

USTA New England: Receives a copy of the resolution as a courtesy acknowledgment and potential point of contact for Vermont-related National Tennis Month activities.

No new statutory funding or regulatory changes are proposed; the action is largely ceremonial and promotional.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Last action recorded as of April 30, 2026, listed on the Consent Calendar (a routine, non-controversial procedural step in the Vermont legislature).

Parties involved: Primary sponsors from the House of Representatives (a broad slate of 20+ representatives) with multiple co-sponsors, including a few named as co-sponsors in the action history.

Next steps: As a concurrent resolution, it would be adopted by both the Vermont House of Representatives and the Senate to become an official expression of the General Assembly. Upon passage, the Secretary of State would transmit the resolution to USTA New England.

5) Additional Context

The resolution reflects a broader trend of states and communities issuing ceremonial proclamations to align with national sports initiatives and to promote public health and community engagement through recreational activities.

While it does not impose new duties, funding, or regulatory requirements, it creates an official Vermont endorsement of National Tennis Month and signals support for tennis access and participation at the local level.

If you’d like, I can format this into a one-page briefing memo or compare with similar concurrent resolutions recognizing National Tennis Month in other states.

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