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HCR 226

House concurrent resolution remembering, with great sadness, the historic and interconnected 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters that struck the Tohoku region of Japan

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan Cooper and 3 co-sponsors

Vermont legislature formally commemorates Japan's 2011 Tohoku earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters through symbolic remembrance resolution.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 226

Legislative bill overview

HCR 226 is a ceremonial resolution from the Vermont legislature commemorating the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear disaster in Japan. The resolution expresses sadness and remembrance for the historic triple disaster that killed nearly 20,000 people and caused widespread devastation.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions serve symbolic and diplomatic functions, allowing legislatures to formally acknowledge significant historical events and express solidarity with affected populations. Such resolutions can strengthen international goodwill and recognize shared human suffering, though they carry no binding legal force.

Potential points of contention

  • Relevance to Vermont constituents: Critics might question why a state legislature dedicates time to commemorating events occurring overseas rather than addressing local issues
  • Selective commemoration: Some may argue the resolution reflects arbitrary choices about which international tragedies merit official recognition
  • Resource allocation: Opponents could view ceremonial resolutions as legislative time that could be directed toward substantive policy matters affecting Vermont residents

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

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