Vermont HCR170: House concurrent resolution congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven on winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, January 23, 2026:

State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 170 Offered by Representatives Canfield of Fair Haven, Casey of Hubbardton, McCoy of Poultney, Priestley of Bradford, andPritchardofPawlet OfferedbySenatorsBenson, Collamore, Weeks, andWilliams House concurrent resolution congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven on winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real RaceroftheYearAward Whereas, in the northern New England motor racing community, the white- haired and bearded, and red and white cap-wearing, Bob Kilburn is affectionately known as Santa Bob Kilburn, and he has developed an adoring fan base populatedingoodmeasurewithchildren, and Whereas, Santa Bob Kilburn was an enthusiastic young motor racing fan, but other than occasional go-kart driving, hismotorracingcareeronlystartedatfifty-sevenandahalfyearsofage, and Whereas, despite this dubious and potentially reckless decision, Santa Bob Kilburn had the encouragement and support of his wife, Kris, and his audacious debut occurred at the Canaan (New Hampshire) Fair Speedway driving the racerJoshConstantine'sformercoupe, reminiscentofvintage1960sand1970scars, and Whereas, although he started in last place, Santa Bob Kilburn completed the race with his car in one piece, a major personalachievement, and Whereas, Bear Ridge Speedway, a dirt track in Bradford, was his next venue, and the following year, he honed his drivingskillsatthethen-pavedDevil'sBowlSpeedway, locatedjustminutesfrom hisFairHavenhome, and Whereas, the next year, his perseverance at Devil's Bowl resulted in Rookie of the Year honors, and his fellow drivers salutedhim withtheirpeer-selectedsportsmanshipaward, and Whereas, on August 25, 2018, …

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Sponsors

• William Canfield (R, Rutland-10) · primary sponsor
• Benson, John (R, Orange District)
• Casey, James "Jim" (R, Addison-Rutland)
• Brian Collamore (R, Rutland District)
• Patricia McCoy (R, Rutland-1)
• Monique Priestley (D, Orange-2)
• Christopher Pritchard (R, Rutland-Bennington)
• David Weeks (R, Rutland District)
• Terry Williams (R, Rutland District)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Ceremonial Reading
2. January 23, 2026: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
3. January 23, 2026: Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
4. January 23, 2026: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
5. January 23, 2026: On Consent Calendar
6. January 22, 2026: On Consent Calendar

Common questions

What is HCR170?

HCR170 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven on winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year .

What does HCR170 do?

House concurrent resolution congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven on winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year Award

What is the status of HCR170?

Passed both chambers as of January 23, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR170?

William Canfield (R, Rutland-10), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR170?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.170